dodge

Example Sentences

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Stumbling slightly in the ragged grass, he began moving through the hoopberry trees, dodging the twisted, hanging branches.

From Literature

The AINs are far outnumbered by the dozens of Russian-born athletes who have dodged the ban on their motherland and taken to the ice and snow under the flags of other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taking a gamble, Jeremy left the sidewalk and began dodging through backyards.

From Literature

I heard him ask Yao to help him recruit more, and I guessed he was trying to dodge the commissions of the likes of Mr. Dovlo and Jack of Diamonds.

From Literature

Amid the debate’s dodging, weaving, yammering and spicy back-and-forth, there were a few moments when the candidates rose above the din.

From Los Angeles Times