Against the Celtics (44-18), the Knicks took an early advantage and staved off every run threatening their easy victory.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/28/josh-hart-confident-about-postseason-after-pounding-celtics-we-want-to-make-a-run-in-the-playoffs/

Bournemouth have successfully staved off the threat of relegation quite impressively in recent weeks and have beaten the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the not-too-distant past.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-bournemouth-team-news-26950135

When the Germans came to the door, Elly staved them off, saying Israel was out for the day.

Source: https://forward.com/culture/549101/clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-nazi-memorabilia-france-hidden-jews/

While humanitarian assistance has prevented worse outcomes and staved off famine in parts of Somalia thus far, millions of rural Somali people continue to face unprecedented challenges to their food security.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/somalia-lives-and-livelihoods-of-millions-still-at-risk-food-and-agriculture-organization-fao-calls-for-an-urgent-scale-up-in-emergency-humanitarian-aid-alongside-resilience/