21.   But the president may be forced to compromise to avoid the appearance of inaction.

22.   By calling for new elections, Netanyahu can avoid an appearance of weakness, analysts said.

23.   Citing House rules, the Common Cause letter said members must avoid the appearance of impropriety.

24.   CNN has complained but has shied away from enforcing the agreement, apparently to avoid an appearance of pettiness during the crisis.

25.   Commissioner George Reider, a former longtime Aetna employee, stepped aside late yesterday to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.

26.   Conn contends Garcetti decided against preserving accumulated overtime pay to avoid the appearance of seeking bonus-like compensation for yet another prosecutor in a high-profile case.

27.   Currently, ohmygosh and omigod are often expressed in writing as a single word, thereby avoiding the appearance of blasphemy.

28.   Even though it was clear that Peron would return to power, the Vatican wanted to avoid the appearance of giving him its blessing.

29.   First Interstate made information available to these companies, but was careful to try to avoid the appearance of putting itself up for auction.

30.   For his part, Downey has decided to end his involvement in Gore debate preparations to avoid any appearance of unfairness.