Press lightly to avoid tearing the screen, even if it is aluminum.

Any limbs over an inch in diameter should be removed by the three-cut method to avoid tearing the bark.

The grendel fed, trying to avoid tearing vitals for the moment; but the beast had stopped moving almost immediately.

Scoop the flesh into a bowl carefully to avoid tearing the skins.

Care should be taken to avoid tearing the flea during the extraction procedures as severe inflammation will result.

The peel is so thin, each fruit must be hand snipped from the tree to avoid tearing.

Press lightly to avoid tearing the screen.

A shad has to be played delicately to avoid tearing the hook from its tender mouth.

She carefully removed the tape from her gift to avoid tearing the beautiful wrapping paper.

Great care was needed to avoid tearing the tape.