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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoided seeing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of deliberately not witnessing or experiencing something.
Example: "She avoided seeing the movie because she heard it was too scary for her."
Alternatives: "steered clear of witnessing" or "shunned the experience of".
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I've avoided seeing that one.
"They avoided seeing it for a while," he said.
"Well, I deliberately avoided seeing that because I knew there would be comparisons.
King, while backing the project, avoided seeing it for months because it dredged up such sad memories.
But new patients who have avoided seeing a doctor because they were unable to pay will be arriving, too.
Despite this, he does not re-watch the original Star Trek – and has avoided seeing the newer series or films.
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Which means that companies controlled by Russia's new magnates should be avoided (see "The last days of Yeltsin," Sept.7).
Subject to certain conditions, GST and HST can be reduced or avoided (see Taxation section).
He carefully avoids seeing himself.
players said they would rather avoid seeing Alabama again.
The Nets hope to avoid seeing the Champagne spray on their account.
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