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The phrase "avoided telling" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's choice to refrain from sharing information or disclosing something.
Example: "She avoided telling him about the surprise party to keep it a secret."
Alternatives: "refrained from sharing" or "steered clear of mentioning".
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In college, I avoided telling people I was raised Muslim.
When Annie knew she was pregnant she avoided telling him for a while.
Kathy said she sometimes avoided telling people about Holly because she thought it made them uncomfortable.
Unless specifically asked, the family avoided telling real estate agents how many children they had.
Kathy had avoided telling her son that the drug agency had turned them down.
We've all avoided telling them an awkward detail or subtly skirted over something we'd rather they didn't know.
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On the whole, he avoids telling people about his background.
His style was to avoid telling anyone his definite views on a subject.
Ya got somebody sick there?" I leaned in, wondering how Vinnie would avoid telling the truth.
But up until now it has tended to avoid telling Osborne that his policy is failing.
Leaders of both parties said they would avoid telling individual candidates what to do.
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