avoid

to avoid making the same mistake twice

to avoid traffic jams

to avoid eye contact

to avoid sugary drinks

to avoid getting sick

to avoid negative people

to avoid conflicts of interest

Is it scary like lactose intolerance avoid the dairy?

I try to avoid eye contact to avoid being blinded by the earnestness.

Constant vigilance is necessary in order to avoid accidents.

Keep your focus and avoid the distractions.

Companies and countries can creatively avoid some tariffs.

There are others whom you always avoid.

Others have figured out how to avoid traps.

Perhaps so they can avoid the same fate.

I know you've been avoiding my calls.

The foods that I avoid are mushrooms, olives.