1.   The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy.

2.   Birch argued that the government was avoiding informing the public that it allowed companies to discharge dangerous chemicals and heavy metals directly into rivers.

3.   Although the two governments may avoid a confrontation, Taiwan must face the uncomfortable prospect that China is gradually gaining influence over its affairs.

4.   And so far, the government has conspicuously avoided proposing any increase in spending.

5.   A quick infusion of funds could make it easier for the South Korean government to avoid painful economic reforms just before presidential elections on Thursday.

6.   But a diplomat said the unexpected emergence of Duch could make it harder for the government to avoid bringing these top leaders to trial.

7.   But Mann said most local governments have avoided high-risk, high-yield investments because their first priority is security, not profit.

8.   By pursuing a gradual recovery from years of stagnation, the government has avoided the pitfalls of high inflation which often accompanies rapid expansions.

9.   Economists doubted that the government could avoid borrowing still more money as slower-than-expected economic growth is seen curtailing tax revenues.

10.   In ending the case, the government will conveniently avoid those disclosures.