stave off

Example Sentences

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De Zerbi has seven games left to turn things around and stave off relegation.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The enemy will likely take his words seriously and prepare to stave off his threats.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Tokyo imposed caps on fuel and electricity prices to stave off recession after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, even though Brent oil hung above $100 a barrel for more than four months, Thieliant says.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Wall Street on Tuesday tapped the brakes on expectations for a quick deal to stave off an oil shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Lawrence, whose machine and research style gave birth to the new paradigm, hoped to stave off its negative effects as long as he could.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik