in order to avoid

Example Sentences

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“During that tumultuous period, we continued purchases in order to avoid a sharp, unwelcome tightening of financial conditions at a time when the economy still appeared to be highly vulnerable,” Powell said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

At the same time, Trump’s casinos were in trouble and his bankers were taking over his businesses in order to avoid personal bankruptcy.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

“Any such initiative would require a consensus move from all Community Services Obligation suppliers in order to avoid chaos.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He cashed one of the cheques and, the papers claim, said he would return the following day to cash the second in order to "avoid all the paperwork".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

So, in order to avoid tendinitis in my pinky, shoulder pain, back pain, and myriad other things, I have to pace myself.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold