The President and his wife avoided the downtown area in recent years because of the disruptions their visits touched off.

There's no way the President can avoid facing the truth.

But officials say the President will waive the sanctions and avoid a cutoff by the bank in return for guarantees of better future behavior.

One friend said that the President avoided focusing until Sunday on the implications of his testimony.

But there are side effects that even a President cannot avoid.

That's why the President is avoiding making the political points and focusing on getting the message out to the child.

Waiting five months allowed the President to avoid the appearance of panicky retreat.

But the President avoided being drawn into any public criticism of the Vatican's position.

Republicans say the President gave a polished performance throughout the trip and avoided gaffes.

In his speech this afternoon, the President avoided specific controversies.