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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoiding major" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you want to express the act of steering clear of significant issues or problems.
Example: "The team focused on avoiding major setbacks during the project to ensure timely completion."
Alternatives: "steering clear of significant" or "preventing major".
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She takes the side streets and sidewalks, avoiding major streets.
They're avoiding major airports (especially those linked to hijackings) and writing wills.
Mr. Allen supervised the updates while avoiding major changes to the design.
Rajaratnam quickly traded his shares, avoiding major losses, thanks to this inside information.
So, if American Golf proves unprofitable, Fortress still collects fees from Newcastle, while avoiding major losses.
However, since being appointed, Scotland has generally proved a safe pair of hands, avoiding major controversies.
The president's budget slices some nickel-and-dime programs, while avoiding major eliminations.
For Obama and McCain, the key to winning Friday's debate was not simply scoring points, but also avoiding major mistakes.
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He has avoided major gaffes.
ANO, however, has avoided major splits.
Remarkably, Nicorette avoided major damage and finished the race.
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