But by not going to trial, the companies avoid making law that could be a big disadvantage to them in the future.

The company has avoided bankruptcy, but he quit after seven days.

By forming their own exchange, the five companies avoid such fees.

But with that size comes additional risk that the company would just as soon avoid, or at least reduce.

The announcement suggested the company has avoided a cash crisis.

Others note that companies can no longer avoid the issue.

But he also stresses that the company will avoid the risk of growing too quickly.

So far the company has avoided the job security issue, its officials said.

To protect military technology, American companies have avoided such contracts, she said.

The settlement helped the company avoid being indicted on criminal charges.