Other American officials have sought to avoid public discussion of the matter.

But it was a recent rule of his to avoid religious discussion.

"I don't see any way we can avoid full public discussion, including in the political arena," he said.

She did not answer him, being determined to change the subject and avoid discussion of what Ross had said.

Once again people are avoiding political discussions and fleeing the country.

When the chairman is also chief executive, he can easily avoid discussion of unpleasant issues.

We carefully avoided too much discussion about the mouse itself - himself.

He generally avoided discussion with people on religious matters unless someone put some specific question.

But, she said they avoid discussions about the war.

Sulu asked, trying to avoid further discussion of his actions.