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Prevent something happening (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deflect

(Other definitions for deflect that I've seen before include "Cause to go off course" , "Turn aside or deviate from course." , "Swerve" , "Change course" , "Turn aside from an intended course" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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