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avert [əˈvɜ:t] VB trans

1. avert (turn away):

avert

obračati se [perf obrniti se stran]

avert

odvračati [perf odvrniti]

2. avert (prevent):

avert

preprečevati [perf preprečiti]

avert

odvračati [perf odvrniti]

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Disaster is averted by prompt action by the other residents. en.wikipedia.org

Regular visits to a dentist for checkups also increases the likelihood that problems are detected early and averted before toothache occurs. en.wikipedia.org

If we have built up overwhelmingly negative potentials, however, these ceremonies are ineffective in averting difficulties. en.wikipedia.org

It also sought to avert the declining trend in youth readership. en.wikipedia.org

This direct public action was credited with averting the proposed closure. en.wikipedia.org

He succeeded in at least in one case in averting the death penalty. en.wikipedia.org

Lone characters with long noses and whimsical, often averted eyes feature heavily of his work. en.wikipedia.org

All dreaded it, all sought to avert it. en.wikipedia.org

Despite the opportunity to become an informant and avert his fate, he never compromised his principles. en.wikipedia.org

He also wanted to avert any suspicion of his real activities. en.wikipedia.org

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