Some people probably said the Mayor had been trying to avoid controversy.

But all he had to do to avoid controversy was to lie.

But, he said, if that happens, doctors will avoid controversy by using some other term for what they are doing.

As a candidate, he avoided controversy, like the army's political role.

The desire to avoid controversy is everywhere in corporate America.

In turn, the portal had to be closed to avoid controversy.

The war came suddenly, unexpectedly to me, who had avoided controversy, and was often far from sources of news.

The order of the day was simple: Avoid controversy.

In his speech this afternoon, the President avoided specific controversies.

But certain teachers may lack the competence and expertise to avoid controversy completely.