Feb 7, 2019 · 28 In the command form, "avoid" seems to have a weak connotation. For example, the sentence "Avoid Macaroni and Cheese" almost seems to have the clause "if you can" in it …

Aug 4, 2017 · The verb avoid followed by a subordinate clause, starting that, or using the infinitive to... used to be possible. It is listed in the OED at sense 11. But the latter declares it now to be …

In all seriousness, are there any common patterns or strategies people use to avoid having to write a sentence in which "that that" appears? For example: Evidential decision theory …

A lot of times my sentences start with "And" and "But" and they tend to run long. I read a lot of news articles and blogs and have not seen many sentences starting with conjunctions, but I …

From what I can see, it doesn't mean trying to avoid eye contact as a show of hatred or contempt - it means an inability to make eye contact (maybe from social anxiety etc).

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Sep 25, 2010 · If the question is about how do I handle the problem personally, I always try to minimize my usage of the word "that" in order to avoid these instances altogether.

Jun 15, 2020 · "Try to avoid using it" vs. "Try to avoid it" To my opinion, the former one can always be replaced with the latter without any difference in the meaning. The only difference is tone: …

Nov 10, 2015 · Is there a verb for someone trying to avoid the question at hand by digressing. Or to mess up the answer so as to create confusion? Or to give a vague answer? (At the back of …

Jan 11, 2020 · 1 I think, ironically, emotional absolutes is a phrase using overly emotional language of the type the reviewer would like you to avoid. It may have been more impartial to …