Sentence examples for makes to avoid a from inspiring English sources

It can be expressed by the payment an individual makes to avoid a perceived bad outcome, or approach a positive one.

Every reasonable effort must be made to avoid a new Kashmir war.

Throughout 1980 I visited him weekly as frantic attempts were made to avoid a hunger strike.

"The deal was made to avoid a greater conflict, and demanding their extradition would go against the accord," he said.

He supports the government line that every effort must be made to avoid a conflict with Serbia, but warns that Montenegro may not be able to control events.

Republicans were six votes shy of the 60 votes needed to end a procedural obstacle known as a filibuster, when long speeches are made to avoid a matter being settled, and advance the nomination to a confirmation vote.

The decision to allow a vote on the Democratic bill was made to avoid a floor fight that could doom any legislation to strengthen security in airports and on planes, aides said.

Last week, he said, government lawyers had given Andersen too little time to decide on and describe the changes the firm would have to make to avoid a criminal trial.

Mel Stein, chairman of the Association of Football Agents in England, argues that agents can represent a player and be a broker in his transfer, if efforts are made to avoid a conflict.

Mr. Jiang had spoken earlier in the day to Mr. Chirac, pledging support for continued weapons inspections and telling the French leader that all efforts should be made to avoid a war, Chinese news agencies said.

The report also listed five areas of concessions the Iraqis said they would make to avoid a war, including cooperation in fighting terrorism and "full support for any U.S. plan" in the Arab-Israeli peace process.