The men avert their eyes shyly and pretend not to notice.

"Must be," the man said, and averted his eyes.

Unlike the female diplomat, this man didn't avert his eyes when he saw me.

Other men on the street hurried by with heads down and eyes averted.

The old man stiffened at the authoritative tone, then averted his eyes and nodded.

Several other men laughed and averted their eyes from her.

The laboring men averted their eyes, tried not to seem aware of what was happening.

The bearded man averted his head and rushed on toward the stained-glass door.

Several men averted their gaze; one chewed on his lip.

The old man averted his face and held his breath until the embrace was concluded.