The best way of avoiding conflict is to prevent misunderstandings from happening in the first place.

The Commission is opposed to following this lead precisely in order to prevent misunderstandings.

"I think it would prevent misunderstandings when things get tense again if each of them knew how her counterpart thinks."

The people also wanted the succession to the throne settled to prevent misunderstandings later on.

"But it is best to have someone of this world as a go-between, to help prevent cultural misunderstandings," he suggested.

Now we have to continue working together to prevent and address any misinterpretation, misunderstanding or misuse.

By teaching children about the variety of spiritual beliefs being practiced across our country, we might begin to prevent such dangerous misunderstandings.

And I add this explanation in order to prevent possible misunderstanding or controversy on this point.

To prevent misunderstandings, the organizers wrote an explanation of the conference goals in Arabic.

Diplomatic efforts will be focused on preventing misunderstandings or escalations.