an attempt to avert something

Examples (10)

• The last-minute talks were a desperate attempt to avert a full-scale war.
• Management made a final offer in an attempt to avert the looming strike.
• The prime minister's speech was seen as an attempt to avert a political crisis.
• The company secured a loan in an attempt to avert bankruptcy.
• Evacuating the coastal towns was an attempt to avert disaster before the hurricane hit.
• His public apology was a clear attempt to avert a major scandal.
• The international treaty represents an attempt to avert an environmental catastrophe.
• Despite their efforts, it was a failed attempt to avert the tragedy.
• The new cost-cutting measures are an attempt to avert widespread layoffs.
• The sanctions were imposed as an attempt to avert further conflict in the region.