The phrase "avoid a struggle" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing strategies or approaches to prevent conflict or difficulty in a situation.
Example: "To ensure a smooth negotiation, it's best to avoid a struggle over minor details."
Alternatives: "prevent a conflict" or "steer clear of a fight.".
But at a time when Beijing is also nervous about the outcome of crucial elections in Taiwan and simmering discontent in parts of the mainland, officials are eager to avoid a struggle over elections for Hong Kong's chief executive and legislature, in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
I didn't want this, but my instinct was to submit and avoid a struggle.
The new President Kabila may just be a stop-gap, quickly appointed to ensure continuity and avoid a power struggle that might benefit the rebels.
The prearranged Chapter 11 plan, which could eliminate almost all of Harry & David's $198 million in bond debt, is meant to avoid a protracted struggle in bankruptcy court as the company continues trying to rebound from its recession-related woes.
But after talks with prominent Democrats, Mr. Espada said he decided to call off the campaign both to avoid a party struggle and to strengthen the political future of his son, City Councilman Pedro Gautier Espada.
If your husband hopes to avoid a power struggle with his former wife over school choices, encourage him to arrange a phone (or in-person) meeting.
For children who can talk and make choices, tell them: "Do you want me to lift you in, or do you want to climb in yourself?" or "Do you want Mommy or Daddy to put you in?" Giving them some control about the situation will make them feel more comfortable and help avoid a power struggle.
Mr. Bruno's office announced his plan to step down even as the majority leader was holding an extended private meeting with the two Republicans who have long vied to be his heir apparent — Senator Dean G. Skelos of Long Island and Senator Tom Libous of Binghamton — in an attempt to avoid an internal struggle.
The Mexican government has paid a United States company $16 million in compensation to avoid a protracted legal struggle that Mexican officials worry may scare international investors away from their country.
Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton, said the king's decision was aimed at avoiding a power struggle between his son and Mohammed bin Nayef by setting the line of succession out clearly.
"When a child says that they are full or finished eating, avoiding a power struggle by not forcing them to take one more bite or finish their plate honors what their body is telling them," said Carnagey.
