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The phrase "avoided comment" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone who refrains from making a statement or expressing an opinion on a particular subject.
Example: "During the meeting, she avoided comment on the controversial issue, choosing instead to focus on the positive aspects of the project."
Alternatives: "refrained from commenting" or "chose not to comment".
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But on Friday, government and military officials largely avoided comment.
But it has avoided comment on the rift within the ruling party.
On Tuesday, the group issued a statement that avoided comment on Clear Channel's deal.
Out of embarrassment or indifference, the critics avoided comment on the astrological references.
On the Republican campaign trail, presidential candidates who in the past have criticized Planned Parenthood avoided comment.
Most of the models -- who as Ms. Walter stressed, are no longer called models but product specialists -- diplomatically avoided comment on last year's ad.
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But they avoided comments that might antagonize China.
But until Friday's sermon he had avoided commented prominently on the election turmoil.
Although Ms. Feinstein has avoided commenting, her name is being widely circulated as a top candidate.
Jindal, a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2016, avoided commenting on gun restrictions.
Gillespie has avoided commenting on whether Trump will campaign for him.
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