forestall
verb (used with object)
to prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance.
has forestalled
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present perfectof forestall (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The bank has forestalled the risk by deciding to intervene only when the 10-year yield could breach 1.0%.
From Reuters ● Jul. 31, 2023
The fuel’s expensive production process has forestalled any mass adoption of the fuel source.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 16, 2022
Ibrahim Araj and 37 other homeowners in Walaja have taken their fight against home demolitions to Israel’s Supreme Court, a move that has forestalled the destruction.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2022
"He has forestalled a number of very serious, almost show-stopping coughing fits."
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2015
And thus I thought to counsel you; but there's no need: Your own good genius has forestalled my words.
From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
