avoid

Example Sentences

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They added that when a group is proscribed, people are likely to "adjust their behaviour" to avoid the risk they might commit a crime.

From BBC

Many companies, however, have tried to soften the blow by stocking up on inventory ahead of planned levy hikes and avoided passing on additional hikes in full to consumers.

From Barron's

“It may help you avoid some fraction of the selloffs, but you incur a huge opportunity cost in losing out on the run-ups.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Emails sent through the platform come from Stewart Entertainment’s domain rather than a generic AI address, a deliberate choice meant to avoid spam filters and skepticism from promoters.

From Los Angeles Times

Across some 178 interviews, business owners described seeing significant changes among consumers, including reduced spending and customers avoiding certain areas of the county altogether.

From Los Angeles Times