avoid

Example Sentences

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What was lacking was much of an Olympic fever, at least in Milan, where most people avoided the high ticket prices and watched the competition on television.

From Los Angeles Times

While Fanatics has avoided scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators even as multiple lawsuits have portrayed the sports e-commerce giant as a monopoly, fans haven’t held back.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our daughter goes to extreme lengths to avoid them. Unfortunately, sometimes you can’t.”

From Los Angeles Times

In her personal life, she’s vigilant about avoiding online data tracking and maintains a landline in her Bay Area home to avoid giving out her cell phone number.

From Los Angeles Times

The crowd at Montreal's Bell Centre for that game loudly booed the US national anthem pre-game - an issue which will be avoided in Milan.

From BBC