Sentence examples for it meant avoiding from inspiring English sources
Like many along the border, Breckinridge hadn't given up on the Union — he wanted its peaceful preservation above all else — but he was prepared to accept secession if it meant avoiding war.
On Friday the Greens announced they would block the plebiscite, citing the harm to vulnerable LGBTI people from divisive debate and polling suggesting the LGBTI community would be prepared to delay the reform if it meant avoiding the plebiscite.
His mother, Jacqui Tomlins, said she and her partner Sarah married in Canada but she was happy to wait to have the marriage recognised in Australia if it meant avoiding a plebiscite in favour of a free vote.
2.50pm: Germany's defeat to Serbia today raises the real possibility that they could finish second in Group D - in which case they would play the winners of England's section, Group C. So the question I put to the England fans among you is: Would you rather England finished second in their group if it meant avoiding Germany in the first knock-out round?
They had the eye of the tiger that night and I'm glad now we played that game". Slovakia were drawn from the pot of second seeds, and although it meant avoiding heavyweights France and Italy, the Slovaks have defeated Spain on their way to topping their Euro 2016 qualifying group.
Moral dilemma: Would you be Hitler's best friend if it meant avoiding a war?
It means avoiding stocks in tobacco, alcohol and weapons.
Companies will happily enter into such an agreement, and even pay an enormous fine, if it means avoiding prosecution.
It means avoiding many processed and pre-prepared foods: ready-meals for four can devour your whole daily budget.
Avoiding it means avoiding deception: a good, honest, nudge is one that works even when we know we are being nudged, and why.
