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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

forestalled

/ˈfɔːrɛstɔːld/ verb · British & US
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What does forestalled mean?

verb

to prevent (something) from happening, or to do something before it can happen. to forestall a problem or difficulty.

Example

"The company's decision to invest in renewable energy helped to forestall the effects of climate change."

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