Sentence examples for to avoid the contest from inspiring English sources

For those who have been heroically trying to avoid the contest for president, the Iowa caucuses signal that it's time to start paying attention.

He has deliberately tried to avoid the rough-and-tumble of the contest so far, hoping that doing so will distinguish him from this increasingly unruly pack.

Twelve months on from their Hampden win over Hearts, the Paisley side are locked in a tight contest to avoid the relegation play-off place.

Although Clinton is so far the only major candidate in the Democratic field, aides have been insisting that they are preparing for a competitive primary contest in an effort to avoid the perception from Clinton's 2008 campaign that she expected to easily become the Democratic nominee.

First, a PRP may wish to contest the listing process to avoid the stigma and financial burden that comes with a Superfund label.

Aston Villa are only left with a battle to avoid the drop this season - and it is a contest they looked ill-equipped to win.

Start times on Saturday were advanced to the morning to avoid the worst of afternoon storms, while forecast bad weather on Sunday could see the contest cut short.

The Eurovision Song Contest takes place later on Saturday, and the UK entry is hoping to avoid the humiliation of "nul points".

To avoid the breaking waves, Oxford pulled in behind the Light Blue boat and as such, the race as a contest was effectively ended.

In fact, "Circus Maximus" leaves little doubt that under current conditions, prudent city governments should avoid the contests at all costs.In principle, there is no reason why hosting such events needs to be an economic own-goal.

A potzer is not rational (otherwise, he would have avoided the contest in the first place), and this one was determined to fight it out to the end.