The Vietnamese forces tried to avoid direct combat, and often used guerrilla tactics.

We're better off avoiding combat, stretching them out, destroying equipment and supplies.

Tonight the Yugoslav leaders were reported to have initiated talks with the military to avoid combat.

Others said Iraqi jets scrambled to the north to avoid combat.

How many desperate cowards avoid combat by shooting themselves four times?

"Our army is demoralized by five years of avoiding combat."

Though wishing to avoid combat, it said, "We must have a free road.

The French, under orders to avoid combat, attempted to escape.

With such a weapon in my hand, there would be a good chance to avoid hand-to-hand combat.

Complications like these are what prompt senior officers to say will avoid urban combat if possible.