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Recent Examples of obviate When developers realized the high speeds would necessitate protective eyewear for riders, Smith’s squad devised side shields that deflected airflow, obviating the need for glasses. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2025 Purportedly, those negotiations have resulted in information being provided voluntarily, obviating the need for the subpoenas. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 May 2025 Artificial intelligence is rewriting job descriptions and obviating professions faster than any workforce retraining program could keep up. Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The war in Ukraine, the deadliest European conflict since WW2, grinds into its fourth year, and the American president has cast doubt on his commitment to that nation as well as the NATO alliance Americans established after WW2 to obviate the threat of aggressive war in Europe. Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for obviate
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  • How to prevent exposure to the plague To prevent exposure to plague, Coconino County officials have the following tips: Avoid contact with wild animals.
    Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
  • The dispute over the Toledo Strip also forced President Andrew Jackson to act to prevent bloodshed and the loss of a political foothold in the swing state of Ohio.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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  • But with a tentative deal put in place by January, which averted a second strike, the union of 45,000 dockworkers got some reprieve on automation—at least enough to maintain a certain number of jobs.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
  • Carney posted a 114-word response on X late Thursday that appeared to avert further escalation of trade tensions while striking a firm posture in defense of Canada's economic interests.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 July 2025
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  • That conservatism may also preclude another option – embracing a warming neighboring region and pursuing a new agreement with Washington.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
  • Strict in-and-out times may also preclude homeless Portlanders with jobs.
    K. Rambo, ProPublica, 11 June 2025

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“Obviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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