Sentence examples for was keen to avoid from inspiring English sources

He was keen to avoid an Islamist President.

The Pope was keen to avoid dwelling on such diplomatic difficulties.

The buyer was the Tasmanian government, which was keen to avoid power shortages.

Senior Bush administration officials said the United States was keen to avoid a confrontation with Iran.

Legal experts said the Justice Department was keen to avoid a punishment that would destroy the bank.

When Hurricane Irene threatened New York last year, Bloomberg was keen to avoid the mistakes he'd made during the snowstorm.

PPR will be keen to avoid a downgrade.

Oxford-educated Mr Abhisit is keen to avoid a repeat.

They will be keen to avoid costly lawsuits.

They are keen to avoid demonstrations by protesters in wheelchairs.

George Osborne, the Chancellor, is keen to avoid a repeat.