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The phrase "avoided catching" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of successfully preventing oneself from contracting an illness or experiencing a situation.
Example: "Despite the outbreak, she managed to avoid catching the flu this season."
Alternatives: "prevented getting" or "steered clear of catching".
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He had always avoided mirrors, never much liking his appearance, and as the years clicked onward he also avoided catching sight of his reflection in shop windows.
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For the avoidance of doubt, though, if any homophobes reading this want to avoid catching gay by boycotting water, I'm all for it.
I teach them how to avoid catching Aids.
Cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan to avoid catching.
"They really wanted to avoid catching the markets off balance".
But it can be tough to switch off from – and avoid catching up on – work.
And so posters went up quickly warning people of symptoms and how to avoid catching it.
We also fish selectively, which means we go out of our way to avoid catching juveniles.
Being compassionate and action-oriented will also help you avoid "catching" their stress.
The dog by now knew to avoid catching the bird's eye.
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