They announced their new album only a week before it went on sale to avoid the usual publicity created by critics.

VOA: special.2009.02.06

"Through this plan,we will help between seven and nine million families restructure or refinance their mortgages so they can avoid foreclosure."

VOA: special.2009.02.20

But people in Iraq, Egypt and Jordan who feel they have been victims before may avoid such situations.

VOA: special.2009.11.17

That way they ease into their landing and avoid striking their heel.

VOA: special.2010.02.03

They can order online. Gift registries help the bride and groom get things they want and avoid things they do not want -- like three of the same gift.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

They say close physical contact is impossible to avoid.

VOA: special.2010.05.21

And they suggest ways to avoid getting hoarse.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

However,they can avoid becoming victims of snowstorms.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

And now since we have the information on the Internet at least in the United States of what the most popular names are, the percentage of kids who get them actually is going down because people are able to avoid them much more successfully than they did before."

VOA: special.2009.07.06

Better to avoid the unstable hammocks altogether, since they're filled with snakes, occasional bears, and flesh-eating plants that, helpfully,feed on mosquitoes.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

They pledged more resources to the IMF to help countries in distress and promised to avoid restrictions on trade.

VOA: standard.2009.04.24

So we keep each other informed and both sides remain well-informed so that they can avoid the possibility of accidental fire or friendly fire."

VOA: standard.2009.07.04

They hope to change rules and customs to avoid another such meltdown in the future.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

But many women avoid taking antidepressants while they're pregnant because of safety concerns.

VOA: standard.2010.03.03

The researchers say if people want to avoid heart disease, they should be more aware of how much sugar is in their food, and reduce it,if need be.

VOA: standard.2010.04.25

Karzai supporters say they are hoping that even after ballots deemed fraudulent are discarded the president will still have more than to avoid a runoff election with Mr.Abdullah.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

The government says the number is no more than 10,000 and its troops are taking all precautions to avoid harming the innocent as they make the final push to defeat the rebels.

VOA: standard.2009.04.26

As the cost of the needed genetic tests continues to decline, he predicts doctors will be able to screen patients for diseases they may not develop until later in life, and recommend ways to avoid them.

VOA: standard.2010.07.14

He also said that under stronger sanctions, the Iranian people would suffer enormously, and he indicated Iranian leaders might want to avoid that as they are facing what he called "a lot more political turmoil" since the recent election.

VOA: standard.2009.12.12