avert
verb (used with object)
to turn away or aside.
had averted
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past perfectof avert.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In his mind, I was a liability, and in not taking the time to get to know me, he had averted disaster — or just left well enough alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2024
On Wednesday, Dar said that as finance minister he had averted a possible economic crisis after 1998, when the international community imposed sanctions on Pakistan for conducting nuclear weapons tests.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
Joanne Anderson, the mayor of Liverpool, praised the driver’s actions, saying that he had averted greater damage with his quick action.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
When Sudanese authorities announced last month that they had averted a coup, alleged ringleaders were swiftly rounded up and daily life continued.
From Reuters ● Oct. 8, 2021
“It?” asked Lazlo, remembering the way Eril-Fane had averted his eyes and said he didn’t sleep well in Weep.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
