Cast away, as one's eyes (5)

I believe the answer is:

avert

(Other definitions for avert that I've seen before include "Stave off" , "With prominent incisors" , "Turn aside or ward off" , "use preventive measures" , "Ward off (bad event)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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