Sentence examples for avoided violent from inspiring English sources

In the four cases that avoided violent conflict, that was possible only because of huge, painful adjustments in attitudes and actions on the part of challenger and challenged.

Yet the crown repeatedly ignored opportunities that might have avoided violent revolution -- Spain certainly could have loosened connections with its overseas dominions and granted Mexico some degree of independence.

Ukrainian and Russian troops have avoided violent confrontations, with Kiev anxious to avoid giving Moscow a reason for overrunning its bases in Crimea.

That is because "avoiding violent crime is extremely important to residents of a city," Palmer said.

Bigger countries with bigger services haven't managed to avoid violent calamity.

To avoid violent suppression of street protests, people are turning to other ways of expressing dissent.

The English had enough respect for the past to avoid violent change but enough flexibility to avoid rigid conservatism.

[But on Sunday the police were out in force, keeping opposition groups and government supporters apart to avoid violent confrontations.

She writes in a plain but effective style which chills the blood gently like fine wine, while avoiding violent sensation.

To avoid violent outbursts, he has an aide at school all day, paid for by the school.

"Therefore all countrymen are requested to avoid violent acts that only cause difficulties and damages," the statement said.