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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoided giving" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing actions taken to refrain from providing something, such as information or assistance.
Example: "She avoided giving a direct answer to the question, leaving everyone confused."
Alternatives: "refrained from providing" or "steered clear of giving".
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The federal report, from six agencies including the Interior Department, avoided giving such specifics.
In the ensuing decades, I avoided giving much thought to the end times.
You mentioned to me that you deliberately avoided giving a detailed back story for Paul.
The Devils rarely applied any pressure on Hurme, who avoided giving up costly rebounds.
They have avoided giving one, and in the resulting vacuum Cameron's tax returns land awkwardly.
As would be expected, Mr. Vajpayee avoided giving details of what his army was planning.
_You mentioned to me that you deliberately avoided giving a detailed back story for Paul.
She avoided giving offence, sought consensus, inched reform forward when she could and back when she thought she had to.
In the televised debate (seen in parts of the mainland), Mr Tsang avoided giving any such timetable.
If I could have avoided giving a title to the movie altogether, I would have chosen to do so.
The court avoided giving a ruling after a criminal trial date was finally set for Mr Padilla.
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