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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoided arrest" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a situation where someone successfully evaded being apprehended by law enforcement.
Example: "The suspect managed to evade capture for several weeks, but ultimately, he avoided arrest until he was found hiding in a remote location."
Alternatives: "eluded capture" or "escaped apprehension".
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John returned about 90 minutes later having avoided arrest by British customs agents.
Activists who avoided arrest tried desperately to locate their detained comrades.
Dozens of protesters stepped out of the park and avoided arrest.
Charges against Fabini were dismissed, provided he avoided arrest for six months.
Tambo, designated to run the movement from abroad, had avoided arrest by being in Cape Town.
He avoided arrest because he was homeless and difficult to track down.
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Los Angeles has not only avoided arrests, but seems to be expanding available public space as the protest swells.
The reporters slept in their offices to avoid arrest.
Last month he had scurried abroad to avoid arrest for alleged corruption.
He came to be called "Lucky" for his success at both gambling and avoiding arrest.
He did wonder if medication is reducing crime or "making better criminals," who avoid arrest.
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