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The phrase "avoided speaking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a situation where someone deliberately refrains from talking or engaging in conversation.
Example: "During the meeting, she avoided speaking about her personal opinions on the matter."
Alternatives: "refrained from talking" or "steered clear of conversation.".
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The industry has recently avoided speaking out on a role for the F.D.A.
Until now, owners have avoided speaking publicly about negotiations at the behest of Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Perhaps that is why the Labour leader has avoided speaking of the early Wilson.
Partisan political operatives here have avoided speaking publicly about Mr. Janklow's future.
He says he has assiduously avoided speaking with the mayor since becoming board chairman.
Until now, the younger Mr. Schuller, pained by the rift with his family, has avoided speaking publicly about what happened.
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"We avoid speaking if we can.
He generally avoids speaking to reporters and being photographed.
He also avoids speaking on his cellphone with clients when traveling.
Back stateside Roosevelt made a concerted effort to avoid speaking ill of Taft.
To help hide his condition at the office, he avoids speaking on the phone.
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