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avoidance

[uh-void-ns] / əˈvɔɪd ns /


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He praised Powell’s avoidance of engaging in tit for tat with the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

For most people, moderation matters more than complete avoidance.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Without naming India directly, Pakistan's corps commanders recently stressed the need for "restraint and avoidance of escalation", saying regional stability depends on "collective restraint, responsibility and respect for sovereignty".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

It feels confident and lived in, comfortable in its avoidance of extremes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“The accountant who wants to stay in business in America will be the one who focuses on designing creative, complex strategies, like tax avoidance or tax sheltering, managing customer relationships,” he said.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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