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ward off
verb
- tr, adverb to turn aside or repel; avert
Example Sentences
Ryther has served on the boards of both the SafeSport Center and USA Swimming, and also of swimming’s offshore self-insurance subsidiary, the United States Sports Insurance Company, which was created to ward off abuse lawsuits.
Adrien Brody flashed his status as a two-time Oscar winner to ward off the orchestral music that was nudging him to wrap up his lengthy acceptance speech Sunday evening.
A pre-emptive move designed to further smoothen the entry of Harley Davidsons into India – and, Delhi hopes, ward off any threat of tariffs.
Her outfit was made from cascading silver chains, which WWD said were inspired by "payals", a type of ankle jewellery traditionally worn to ward off evil spirits.
The rapper's lawyers have noted the weapon authorities say the gun he pulled out was not usable - instead it was a prop weapon his security encouraged him to carry to ward off would-be attackers.
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