avoid the issue
Example Sentences
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Murphy said he suspects elected officials, both in state capitals and in Washington, won’t be able to avoid the issue much longer.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2022
Some candidates have simply tried to avoid the issue.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
Communities that avoid the issue or wait too long may not be eligible.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
Mr Burns said the government wanted to pass the legislation to avoid the issue dominating the May election campaign.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2022
She and Carrie Chapman Catt had been arguing about how to handle the signing, so Colby had decided to avoid the issue by not allowing either side to attend.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
