avoid

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There was a desire to set a precedent and avoid perceptions that Fernandez, one of the squad's senior figures, had received preferential treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Kuwait asked residents to avoid going outside from midnight until Wednesday morning, hours ahead of the US deadline.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Investors might be able to avoid a lot of trouble if they always bore in mind that, in the end, “fund” means “bottom.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

That way we’ll avoid the LA28 traffic, limited parking and inflated prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

One morning three women from Barracks 28 lingered inside a few minutes to avoid the cold.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom