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Free sign upThe phrase "avoid action" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where one is suggesting to refrain from taking any steps or making decisions regarding a particular situation.
Example: "In this case, it may be best to avoid action until we have more information."
Alternatives: "refrain from acting" or "stay inactive".
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But he cannot avoid action for long.
So far the aviation industry has cleverly used the global nature of the problem to avoid action.
Mackay could potentially avoid action from the FA if the governing body decides that the alleged text messages were private.
"We welcome Ofcom's commitment to avoid action that would jeopardise the ability of the BBC to do its job," Dear said.
Serwotka denied that the Home Office recruitment drive had given the PCS an opportunity to avoid action amid concerted political criticism of the strikes.
She said some lawmakers might use the debate as an excuse to avoid action, adding, "I do think people come up with reasons not to do their job".
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"We have long urged both parties to avoid actions which could undermine trust, including in Jerusalem".
It would also impose obligations on all federal agencies to avoid actions that could hurt the bears' prospects.
I call upon Spain to respect the agreements over the Rock and to avoid actions which could increase tension further.
China's overriding principle on North Korea is to avoid actions that would lead to instability there, analysts say.
When two public health problems of such complexity coexist, aggressive action for one problem must acknowledge the complexity and avoid actions that unintentionally worsen the other.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com