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Forestall

Definition:

1. (verb) To prevent or obstruct someone or something from happening; to anticipate and take preventative action.

2. (verb) To hinder or delay an event from occurring by acting beforehand.

Example sentences:

1. The police set up a roadblock to forestall any attempts to escape.

2. Sheila bought extra supplies to forestall any shortages during the storm.

3. John forestalled his competitor by launching his product a month earlier.

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