avoid

Example Sentences

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He recalled they were young people who had "avoided the draft or evaded the draft" during the Vietnam War.

From BBC

The MCG has form for pitch problems in Tests where England have avoided an Ashes clean sweep.

From BBC

The cross-gender viewing allegations at the Lynwood women’s jail are “one of many times when the county could have avoided litigation by simply correcting conditions,” Huntsman said.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, she said, the agency for many years resisted outsourcing its background check process, partly because of the cost, but also to avoid going against tradition that said the process should be handled in-house.

From Los Angeles Times

England end an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoid an Ashes clean sweep with a four wicket victory to wrap up a frenetic two-day Test in Melbourne.

From BBC