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Phrases containing avoid, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(5)
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avoid a question
to deliberately not answer a question
avoid an accident
to successfully prevent an unexpected harmful event from occurring
avoid jail
To escape a prison sentence, usually through legal means or a deal
avoid trouble
to keep away from situations that could lead to problems or conflict
avoid prison
to escape being sent to prison, often through a legal technicality or light sentence