had obviated
- past perfect of obviate.
Example Sentences
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Sidney Hillman, labor half of the late Knudsenhillman, announcing his retirement from Government service, proudly reassured the country that his farsighted 1940-41 training program had obviated the danger.
From Time Magazine Archive
But little preparation was necessary, and the possession of the horses had obviated the greatest difficulty in their removal.
From The Frontiersmen by Aimard, Gustave
His faithful mimeograph had saved the expense of printing, and his youngest boy's willing feet had obviated the necessity of postage stamps.
From The Tangled Threads by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)
Better for their reputations if they had obviated the necessity of writing it.
From The Tragedy of St. Helena by Runciman, Walter
Notwithstanding some inconvenience, it had obviated serious evils, had secured unquestionable benefits, and had given a decided impulse to the college.
From The History of Dartmouth College by Smith, Baxter Perry
