avoiding

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Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said the force had a comprehensive plan in place that would focus on "minimising disruption to local communities" and avoiding "widespread disorder".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The magma traveled from more than 20 kilometers beneath Earth's surface before stopping just 1.6 kilometers below the island, narrowly avoiding an eruption.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Living below one’s means and avoiding lifestyle creep allows me to access more of what I call my numinous self.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Since talks in early April in China, Pakistan and Afghanistan have committed to avoiding any escalation, according to Beijing.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“Maybe the flagpole could be a plan B when there isn’t the threat of storms, because avoiding tall metal poles is actually a good rule of thumb when lightning may be in the picture.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers