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avoid

[uh-void] / əˈvɔɪd /


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In that sense, the deal “is partly insurance for Marvell,” something that could help it avoid “slowly losing ground as the technology shifts,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

But economists also expect BOE officials to avoid an endorsement of market expectations, which see the key rate peaking at 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Updated braking software helps the rover avoid collisions with rocks, and the electrical current limits for its steering motors have been nearly doubled.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Are the Chargers desperate enough to avoid being the first?

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

It was entirely possible to avoid his old house coming from the direction of the school.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

"The surprising thing is that it is precisely the positions that the molecule avoids when at rest that conduct electricity best. It is only the rotation that makes these positions accessible," explains Léon Martin.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Asked during Thursday's news conference how he deals with the 'noise' from former team-mates and ex-players, Carrick said he avoids it as best he can.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Lead director Tim Van Patten avoids cinematic overkill, framing the action in a natural, not a cinematic space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

A negotiated deal that avoids that separation could prevent the tax bill from materializing, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Perhaps tomorrow someone will invent a theory consistent with everything else we know that circumvents paradoxes on such matters as simultaneity, avoids privileged reference frames and still permits travel faster than light.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

The league had just avoided a disastrous work stoppage by agreeing to a record-setting raise for players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

There are reasons why so many people are struggling right now—reasons that cannot fully be avoided or mitigated.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

During the control phase, participants avoided peanuts entirely.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

United avoided the ignominy of a third successive three-goal defeat for the first time since 1961 thanks to a very tight VAR decision that ruled out Estevao's effort for offside.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Rupa and Neel carefully avoided looking at each other.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

“I don’t love the safety implications of them focusing harder on avoiding decorations rather than watching out for cars.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

For many people, avoiding pain, drilling, or more invasive procedures may outweigh that drawback.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Pavord said iron tablets are best taken on an empty stomach, ideally first thing in the morning, and advised avoiding tea or coffee around the time they are taken because they can inhibit iron absorption.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Dolly Parton’s estate is alleging that Bryan Seaver, the singer’s nephew and former head of security, is avoiding being served in a lawsuit, which alleges he threatened and extorted her estate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“She’s supposed to be avoiding stress,” the boy replied.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman


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