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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoid debate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when suggesting that one should refrain from engaging in discussions or arguments on a particular topic.
Example: "In order to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, we should aim to avoid debate on controversial issues during the meeting."
Alternatives: "steer clear of discussion" or "refrain from arguing".
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Even if I manage to dodge questions on politics, it's harder to avoid debate on rape culture in India.
He also wanted to avoid debate over whether he had done the right thing in publishing Anne's diary in 1947.
Over the past few years leaders in Bosnia have endlessly debated minor constitutional tweaks while managing to avoid debate about economic and social reforms.
But much other information, including matters the government might like to bottle up to avoid debate, belongs in the public domain.
"Promotions don't depend on the size of one's contribution, but rather on their years of service, and scientists are very friendly, and tend to avoid debate.
Had Mr. Bush's advisers got their act together, they would not have been trapped in the absurdity of holding a conference whose true purpose was to avoid debate.
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Greenslade Why does the British press avoid debating EU membership?
Why does the British press avoid debating EU membership?
The move allowed them to avoid debating the issue during an election year.
It will be tough for Mr Brown to avoid debating with Mr Cameron on television.
"The EU cannot avoid debating this issue with Russia," said Luxembourg's foreign minister, Jean Asselborn.
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