U.S. citizens should avoid setting patterns by varying times and routes for all required travel.

The United States refused to do this to avoid setting a precedent for including the forces of its allies.

The hope, presumably, was to avoid setting a legal precedent which would have outlawed excessive charges.

By winning their first game of the season, the Clippers (1-17) avoided setting a league record to start a season.

The government said it wanted to avoid setting precedents that could be invoked by Medicare providers in other cases.

So not everything goes back, and some things that do are presented as gifts, rather than returns, to avoid setting a dangerous precedent.

Apparently the reason was to avoid setting too much of a double standard.

With a 5-2 victory, they avoided setting a franchise record for the longest losing streak.

Avoid setting your quit date on high-stress days, such as holidays.

It is essential to avoid setting the minimum cover at levels that are too high and beyond any reasonable need.