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Recent Examples of avoidable
Speaking in Germany, Steinmeier said the United States argument that Iran posed an imminent threat because of its venture toward a nuclear weapon failed to meet the standard required under international law, calling the war avoidable and inconsistent with legal norms governing the use of force.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
But this still put a small faction of students in the large district in avoidable danger.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The analysis highlights centers that excel at preventing serious, avoidable complications during hospital stays based on 13 patient safety indicators.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Three deaths by low blood sodium — two resulting from men with mental illness drinking excessive amounts of water in their cells, a rare and avoidable condition, while the third was likely the same cause.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Prominent quartz slab makers acknowledge that processing produces dangerous dust, but claim risks are avoidable.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
But this still put a small faction of students in the large district in avoidable danger.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The analysis highlights centers that excel at preventing serious, avoidable complications during hospital stays based on 13 patient safety indicators.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Both of them are adamant that this tragedy was avoidable, pointing to Irving Marsaw's long list of convictions that span more than 20 years.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Three deaths by low blood sodium — two resulting from men with mental illness drinking excessive amounts of water in their cells, a rare and avoidable condition, while the third was likely the same cause.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
Prominent quartz slab makers acknowledge that processing produces dangerous dust, but claim risks are avoidable.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
There are several indications that the strike on the school may have been avoidable.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidable
Adjective
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But one metro Atlanta man is working to ensure those tragedies are not forgotten, and to remind drivers that many of these crashes are preventable.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And doctors fear the comeback of a vaccine-preventable deadly disease.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Security fears If Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz, investors would continue to view the trade chokepoint as dangerous and uncertain.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Louise had always felt unsure of how to interact with the eldest daughter.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kelly Wachel, the district’s chief communications officer, told The Star that Park Hill is unsure what a second, broader limit to property tax revenue could mean for their schools if approved by voters.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Avoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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