Forestalling
[for'stɔl]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Forestall
Typist: Paul
Examples
- The popular fear of engrossing and forestalling may be compared to the popular terrors and suspicions of witchcraft. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- I know it was a slight knowledge,' said Mr Meagles, dexterously forestalling an angry interruption which he saw about to break. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Her light grey eyes wandered continually from one to the other, noting every little want and forestalling it if possible. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- On reflection, I shrank from forestalling her in the double luxury of surprising and forgiving him. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
Typed by Elroy