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unavoidable

[uhn-uh-voi-duh-buhl] / ˌʌn əˈvɔɪ də bəl /


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For that reason, the equations are designed to identify tendencies rather than predict an unavoidable future.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

Dropping a line from Hamlet’s “to be or not to be” soliloquy in this context feels unavoidable.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

"Given that she stands at the apex of the Unification Church, and considering her position and role... a prison sentence is unavoidable," the court said in its ruling, Yonhap news agency reported.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Young had cancelled her scheduled appearance at Reading Festival last year due to an "unavoidable scheduling conflict".

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

It reminds me that I’m stuck with her—she’s unavoidable, even when I’m ignoring her, because Mom is an actual black hole.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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