avoid a confrontation

Examples (10)

• He always tries to avoid a confrontation with his boss.
• It's often wiser to avoid a direct confrontation and find a compromise.
• She avoided a confrontation by changing the subject.
• We must avoid a military confrontation at all costs.
• Avoiding a confrontation seemed like the easiest path, but it only delayed the problem.
• Is there any way we can avoid a confrontation over this issue?
• If you want to avoid a confrontation, you should choose your words carefully.
• The diplomat's main goal was to avoid a confrontation between the two nations.
• To avoid a confrontation, he left the room before the argument escalated.
• They managed to avoid a nasty confrontation during the family dinner.