To avoid further legal reprisals by his former owner, he fled to Canada, where he eventually died.
Some of the election workers wore masks to avoid reprisals as collaborators.
Their deaths must appear accidental to avoid reprisals.
To avoid reprisals against the Army, they hope as well to restore confidence in a justice system that no longer functions.
The official asked for anonymity to avoid possible reprisals for disclosing the general's reaction.
The coalition is providing clothing and money for the family, which is here under an assumed name to avoid reprisals against relatives at home.
The latest reports suggest rather that the insurgents are holding back to avoid losses or reprisals.
They hope to avoid reprisals if we win.
Eventually, under protest, Captain Jim sent two men to stand trial in order to avoid reprisals on his people.
The refugees fled to the church hoping to avoid reprisals.
