Sentence examples for try to stave off from inspiring English sources

OGX has pursued many avenues to try to stave off bankruptcy.

Now, as employers try to stave off layoffs, workers are being asked to work less.

At least Mrs. Hefner can do something, however unpleasant, to try to stave off disease.

Also, the state would help him try to stave off any attempt by the federal government to deport him.

10 P.M. (AMC) MAD MEN The writers try to stave off boredom at a mandatory late-night session.

Laypeople began gathering at the main gate of the monastery on April 12 to try to stave off a mass detention of monks.

Sweden is trying to stave off deflation.

And numerous restorers tried to stave off its disappearance.

Britain has been trying to stave off European proposals calling for quotas for women on boards.

Gomułka tried to stave off defeat by belatedly adopting some new policies.

The plant remains a hazardous place for the emergency crews trying to stave off further damage.