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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoiding controversy" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing strategies or actions taken to prevent disputes or disagreements on a particular topic.
Example: "The speaker focused on neutral topics, prioritizing avoiding controversy during the discussion."
Alternatives: "steering clear of conflict" or "preventing disputes".
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Mr Primakov's success so far rests on avoiding controversy by doing very little.
"Well, bullshit!" he said when, in 1967, his show was criticized for deliberately avoiding controversy.
But beyond that script, he was polite and charming and disciplined in avoiding controversy.
Now Rodriguez is trying to continue avoiding controversy, something that has never been easy for him.
The film's backers are not avoiding controversy, and may even be anticipating it.
But the company has an impressive track record for avoiding controversy and keeping its positive, even benevolent, image intact.
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He has avoided controversy before.
The refuge company does not avoid controversy.
It is quite another to avoid controversy altogether.
Not that Two Boots has always avoided controversy.
Mr. Hollande tried to avoid controversy and avoid further division on the left.
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