OG-12 SC 50 求助

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原题：50.According to some analysts, the gains in the stock market reflect growing confidence that the economy will avoid the recession that many had feared earlier ” in the year and instead come in for a “soft landing,” followed by a gradual increase in business activity.
正确选项为A
但是我不理解：(B) in the economy to avoid the recession, what many feared earlier in the year, rather to come
中OG说，What can not replace that;
请问WHAT的用法应是怎样呢？
谢谢谢谢！～