Khatami wanted deeply to avoid confrontation in Iran as well as internationally.

He did not threaten to retaliate, saying he wanted to avoid confrontation.

They're grateful to have landed on their feel so they avoid confrontation.

Keen to avoid confrontation, Khamees initially agreed to let them enter.

The protesters attempted to avoid confrontation with police by maneuvering through Laney College.

Two whirled, expecting Missy, unsure of what she might do to avoid confrontation.

Some 60 percent water down teaching evolution to avoid confrontation by students and parents.

Our people had to leave the building to avoid confrontation.

Diplomats urged parties to avoid confrontation and engage in dialogue.

But it was already too late to avoid confrontation.

If you would avoid confrontation, you could review our research materials instead, most excellent Colonel.

He would strongly prefer to avoid confrontation with unions.

Officials in Brussels are anxious to avoid confrontation with PiS and create division within the EU.

Ministers have said they want to avoid confrontation, hoping the protest will run out of steam.

Army chief and coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha had instructed security forces to avoid confrontation, he said.

I may be reactionary and avoid confrontation.