1.   That way he hopes to avoid any retribution by the generals, who could come back at him if he proves too religious for their tastes.

2.   He said nations such as Syria, Iran and North Korea still can change enough to avoid retribution.

3.   Many of the workers had phoned in sick to avoid any retribution for striking and stayed off the job well beyond the end of the walkout.

4.   Some Christians said they observed the strike to avoid retribution.

5.   Supporters say the private ballot helps avoid political retribution that might result if votes are known.

6.   Supporters of a secret ballot say it helps avoid political retribution.

7.   The refugees fled to avoid retribution for the killings.

8.   Witnesses said they had seen four crew members escaping the carnage but added they had fled to avoid retribution from a crowd that gathered at the market.

9.   Witnesses said they had seen four crewmembers escaping the carnage but added that they had fled to avoid retribution from a crowd that gathered at the market.

10.   Witnesses said they had seen four crewmembers escaping the carnage but added that they had fled to avoid the retribution from a crowd that gathered at the market.