avoid
Example Sentences
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In that situation, investors would be wise to avoid all three stocks, which could struggle to make much headway until all this uncertainty has lifted.
From Barron's
In Washington, the reaction was muted, a signal that Manus’s moves to avoid violating U.S. rules that restrict outbound investments in key technologies eased concern about its China ties.
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and other financial experts argued that self-interest would lead banks and other organizations to avoid taking on excessive risk.
He needs to avoid sloppy turnovers to avoid a repeat.
From BBC
It could also prevent older owners who have low-rate mortgages or are mortgage-free from listing their properties to avoid expensive loans when buying.
From MarketWatch
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