1.   The pilots had to take emergency action to avoid a disaster.

2.   They took evasive action to avoid capture.

3.   It displayed particular concern over a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a determination to take action to avoid this.

4.   It appears they took action to avoid a lorry.

5.   Browner said Congressional action would avoid a long and cumbersome process required under EPA rule-making procedures.

6.   But he said he hopes that some slow-moving companies and government agencies are now taking action to avoid problems.

7.   IXL had filed a report with the federal government this month that said it would have to take drastic action to avoid bankruptcy.

8.   The pilot told Nathan that just after takeoff from New York, he saw the American Airlines plane and was forced to take evasive action to avoid it.

9.   The pilot would then take action to avoid the other aircraft while still flying a cost-effective, time-saving route.