avoided

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Pressed on civil liberties concerns - including cases where people without criminal records have been detained - Hilton argued such situations would be avoided through better co-ordination between state and federal authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

But the U.S. has avoided hitting Iran’s infrastructure in recent days, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Had this nomination been made a week ago, lots of pain might have been avoided."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The bestselling tenor also avoided the second inauguration but made a special Oval Office visit in October, when he serenaded the president.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“Don’t get mad. Last night I went outside to the outhouse. Then I—” He avoided looking at Nali.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young