escape the worst

Examples (10)

• Scotland seemed to have escaped the worst of the recession.
• With careful planning, they hoped to escape the worst of the storm's impact.
• Thanks to early warnings, many residents were able to escape the worst of the flood.
• If we act now, we might still escape the worst consequences of climate change.
• Despite the economic downturn, our company managed to escape the worst financial losses.
• She was lucky to escape the worst of the accident with only minor injuries.
• He always tried to escape the worst of his responsibilities, often leaving others to deal with them.
• By taking preventative measures, we can often escape the worst outcomes in health matters.
• The city was able to escape the worst of the pandemic's initial wave due to strict lockdowns.
• Let's hope we can escape the worst of the traffic by leaving early.