Example Sentences
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That history, the majority found, obviated the need for the preclearance system.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2023
Pressman acknowledged that the strong leadership team that was already in place when Ritchie left obviated the need for an interim artistic director.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
The events could have obviated negotiations with the visiting EU coordinator.
From Washington Times ● May 11, 2022
Mike Smith has obviated those concerns down the stretch, with the 40-year-old winning nine of his final 10 games and looking quite sharp.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2022
About ten years ago a machine was illustrated in these columns that obviated all these troubles; it was the invention of the well known mechanical engineer, Hiram S. Maxim, of this city.