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Six example sentences with obviate, each labelled with its topic.
A cache at the edge obviates most trips to the database, and the servers stopped falling over at lunchtime.
Technology
Automatic transfers on payday obviate the monthly argument about saving, because the money leaves before anyone can spend it.
Finance
Finding the hidden lever obviates the whole maze, dropping you at the final door with an hour to spare.
Gaming
Early physiotherapy can obviate the need for surgery, and the clinic now tries six weeks of it first.
Medicine
A signed settlement would obviate the trial, sparing both sides a week in court and a year of fees.
Law
Deep eaves obviate the need for external blinds, shading the glass in summer while letting winter sun in.
Architecture
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