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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoiding criticism" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing strategies or behaviors aimed at preventing negative feedback or judgment from others.
Example: "She often changes her presentation style, focusing on avoiding criticism from her peers."
Alternatives: "steering clear of criticism" or "eluding criticism".
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In return for avoiding criticism of Russia's leaders, performers are invited to lucrative government-backed concerts and corporate parties.
They are designed to quiet opponents while maintaining an appearance of technical difficulties, thus avoiding criticism from abroad.
Parents who bolster children's self-esteem by avoiding criticism and praising accomplishments, however meager, can encourage in them a lifelong can-do attitude.
The bioethics report provides little resolution with regard to using scans – it states that the outcome for the defendants have been mixed while avoiding criticism of the science.
As with so many other countries, China has been happy to develop defence and economic ties with Pakistan while avoiding criticism of its political situation.
[NY1, New York Times] With new ethics rules seen as falling short, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is said to be avoiding criticism from good government groups by currying their favor.
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Petraeus' selection also avoids criticism that switching generals mid-way through a critical campaign would lose valuable time.
This is a classic debate strategy -- criticize your opponent and never affirm what you believe in order to avoid criticism.
If the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hoped to avoid criticism by this move, it failed.
If you want to avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing".
Speculating about how to avoid criticism usually leads to over-defensiveness.
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