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Prevent (a danger) getting nearer or more serious (4,2,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

keep at bay

(Other definitions for keep at bay that I've seen before include "Fend off" , "Hold off (an attacker)" , "advice for laying boat up in calm water?" , "coastal fortification" , "fight off" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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