1.   A big, flat coal barge was passing under the bridge and I averted my eyes from the sight of it.

2.   At first we would wince inwardly as eyes were averted from our faces when we opened conversation with another human being.

3.   Eyes averted, coins clanked into the tin, there was no need to flash the identity card.

4.   He assumed a pained expression and averted his eyes.

5.   He averted his eyes from the body.

6.   He stepped into the aisle, averting his eyes from the altar.

7.   I avert my eyes and wish I were them.

8.   I averted my eyes from her.

9.   I wish I had power, just power enough to avert my eyes.