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avoid

[uh-void] / əˈvɔɪd /


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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Flowers have been left on a fence near the reservoir and people are being urged to avoid the area.

From BBC