Word: avoiding
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...abundance of physical evidence in the case, many legal observers have assumed that his lawyers would try to raise questions about his mental state at some point in the trial, either in the guilt phase or during the penalty phase that would follow a conviction, in an attempt to avoid a death sentence. But proving such a defense is difficult. Instead of arguing that he was insane, Kaczynski's lawyers seem to be planning a defense that he suffered from a mental defect that impaired his ability to form an intent to commit the crimes. Nevertheless...
...Chinese mainly wanted to be certain that in view of student demonstrations, he would be welcome, that the Chinese delegation not have security risks, that they avoid clashes," Vogel says...
...indeed, the University, sometimes for reasons of privacy and sometimes to avoid negative press, keeps dismissals very quiet...
...those skeptics who can't see how it's possible to stop yourself from racing down a hill on a pair of wheels without serious bodily damage--I feel the same way. All you have to do is avoid the hills in the first place and you're golden...
Choose smooth, flat areas and avoid busy roads or congested city areas. As in most sports which require maintaining your balance, you might have a fair share of falls the first day--that's where the pads come in. Don't forget to wear kneepads, elbow pads and a helmet if you're a beginner...