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forestall
verb
Keep from happening or arising; make impossible
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fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl
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verb
Keep from happening or arising; make impossible
“My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”
verb
Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
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My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
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