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Meanings of forestalling in English

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anticipació

The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.

anticipació
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Examples for "preclusion"
Examples for "preclusion"
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This preclusion of lateral spread puts a strong damper upon evolution within clades.
The Structure of Evolutionary Theory
2
They were signs of protection, of the preclusion of demons rather than their calling.
Dragonshadow
3
It operates to preclude the consent of the succeeding generations; and the preclusion of consent is despotism.
The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792): The Rights ...
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It was a preclusion they shared.
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Usage of forestalling in English
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I don't know exactly where it is, she said, forestalling, Strike's question.
Career of Evil
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Convincing them he was asleep was his only hope of forestalling torture.
Dark Universe
3
Senator Sakai made a sharp gesture with one hand, forestalling Costa's counterattack.
Beyond The Frontier: Steadfast
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Recognition that a problem could develop is the first step towards forestalling it.
The Irish Times
5
I lifted a hand, forestalling whatever Butters was about to say.
Dead beat
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Her motive for forestalling him showed itself dimly in her eyes.
Jezebel's Daughter
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But I am forestalling the account I afterwards got of him.
Salt Water: The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midsh...
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After all, it is only forestalling the reporters by a day.
The Woman in the Alcove
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But chance sometimes has a disconcerting knack of forestalling even our best-planned schemes.
The Masquerader
10
He would monopolize on a short market, and fill his purse by forestalling.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 / A Magazine...
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She waited to give him a chance of speaking, of forestalling any question.
A Spirit in Prison
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She had planned her action, forestalling possibilities as well as she was able.
Joan of Arc of the North Woods
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Percy looked as if he would protest, so Rue held up a forestalling hand.
Imprudence
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These were fearful questions, of which men's imaginations were exhausted in forestalling the solution.
A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1
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It is for you to save yourself by forestalling him.
Sunrise
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They were under strict regulations against forestalling and undue competition.
The American Nation: A History — Volume 1: European Background o...
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