avoid

Example Sentences

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He explained that firms could consider manufacturing their vehicles in the USA to avoid tariffs, but this was only likely to only be an option for larger manufacturers.

From BBC

"He was unable to avoid our intelligence and highly sophisticated tracking systems."

From BBC

In the midst of these attacks, dozens of tankers have stopped moving to avoid the strait.

From BBC

It is not known who last borrowed them, but Leeds City Council scrapped fines for late returns in 2019, meaning they would have avoided a potentially hefty penalty.

From BBC

“My goal is to try to find every possible way that we can avoid using chemicals,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times