Example Sentences

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And a judge last week ordered the town to release video of the incident, a move the town forestalled by appealing Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

So this was largely a case of harm forestalled rather than harm halted: implementation is easier in such cases, as no ‘making good’ is required.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

Wednesday’s decision forestalled any such attack on double jeopardy.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2024

At the same time, steady growth and hiring have forestalled a recession, which was widely predicted at the end of last year.

From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023

The badger forestalled the explanation that was upon the young mouse’s lips.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques