In recent conflicts, we made a point of trying to avoid civilian casualties.

To avoid casualties, a prior warning was called into a newspaper.

He complained that it was difficult to avoid civilian casualties.

Wiring was usually done at night, to avoid casualties in no man's land.

Our commanders have clear instructions to avoid casualties among the general population.

The hour was picked to avoid civilian casualties, military officials said.

We're going to make every possible attempt to avoid open battle or accidental casualties.

Here, too, the American government and public was keen to avoid further heavy casualties.

At this stage of the war the British government still tried to avoid civilian casualties.

I would, however, repeat our position that everything possible has to be done to avoid further casualties among the civilian population.