Sentence examples for been able to avoid from inspiring English sources

Presidents have generally been able to avoid difficult reforms.

He said no one knew why the whale had not been able to avoid the boat.

We might even convince ourselves that we might have been able to avoid it.

So far he had been able to avoid heavy sustained fire.

"Until now, they have been able to avoid having the question called.

As Treasury Secretary, Clinton wouldn't have been able to avoid responsibility for the weak economy.

Has he been able to avoid being distracted by their divorce proceedings, which were completed Monday?

We've been able to avoid an uncomfortable situation by always dining at home.

Brazilian executives say they believe they have been able to avoid problems through strict regulation.

IN RECENT years Brazil's government has been able to avoid tough spending choices.

They have not been able to avoid the spotlight during the financial crisis.