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Discover LudwigThe phrase "avoids touching" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone or something is deliberately not making physical contact with another person or object.
Example: "The cat avoids touching the water, preferring to stay dry on the edge of the bathtub."
Alternatives: "steers clear of contact" or "refrains from touching.".
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Everyone agrees that one who avoids touching a hot stove in part to avoid the awful pain has some reason to avoid touching the stove.
Avoids touching anything "messy"?
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And avoid touching or spilling it.
The safe bet was to avoid touching any of them.
They spoke in a monotone, remained expressionless, and avoided touching the child.
It was business as usual, although they managed to avoid touching or looking at one another.
Should women and children avoid touching till receipts?
The climber moves by adjusting his or her climbing posture to avoid touching the electric lines.
"Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
-- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Remain in the vehicle and avoid touching metal.
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