Foil
Head off
Head off verb - To keep from happening by taking action in advance.
Usage example: if we act quickly, we may still be able to head off disaster
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The men head off to one of Wolverine's favorite bars to play poker, only to accidentally foil an alien invasion, and the next issue the ladies go shopping.
Source: Heroes Gone Fishing
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