Sentence examples for avoid any embarrassing from inspiring English sources

Anxious to avoid any embarrassing boycott, the government of Mahinda Rajapaksa went ahead with the provincial poll for the north, though the TNA was widely expected to win.

To avoid any embarrassing moments, Michael Bridges would be well advised to write the word Leeds on the back of his hand when he goes for breakfast this morning.

Qatar faces intense pressure to avoid any embarrassing mishaps like those that afflicted India in October before the Commonwealth Games as India tried to showcase a country desperate for international recognition as more than just a wealthy mercenary that could buy talent and put up skyscrapers.

The decision on the school's revised expansion plan has been pending since last year but was delayed in the run-up to the election in May, and further delayed by Downing Street's insistence that legal advice was robust enough to avoid any embarrassing failure in the courts.

The Kent decision has been pending since last year but was delayed in the runup to the election in May, and further delayed by Downing Street's insistence that legal advice had to be robust enough to avoid any embarrassing failure in the courts.

By banning certain 'trouble' contacts before a night out, users can potentially avoid any embarrassing phone calls or text messages.

So far, he's avoided any further embarrassing moments — though his debate problems have tended to come after the first hour has gone.

But as host of the BRICS meeting, Indian officials want to avoid any episodes that might embarrass the visiting leaders, including any further protests against Mr. Hu.

Candidates are filling in endless forms, hoping to avoid unexpectedly embarrassing their boss later on.

And he proclaims his affection for all things Wynette openly in outbursts that only barely avoid being embarrassing.

It would be a handy clip-and-save document that you could review, perhaps to avoid unwittingly embarrassing yourself at the next cocktail party.