Avoiding places, events, and people that remind them of the cancer experience.

People may avoid dates, social events, or job interviews.

Respect to elders' oversight was said to be important for avoiding unfortunate events.

But more than 52,000 fans showed up anyway, avoiding conflicting events, including jobs.

U.S. citizens should particularly try to avoid events involving political/ethnic causes.

He preferred helping clients avoid such events as lawsuits, strikes, or other crises, by giving early advice.

He was modest and somewhat shy, avoiding public events such as the openings of his own exhibitions.

He knows I try to avoid events like this whenever possible, unless it has to do with the library.

Avoiding places, events, and people connected to the cancer experience.

As a result of the pollution, the city made changes to improve its treatment of sewage and avoid similar events.