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avoid

[uh-void] / əˈvɔɪd /


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He said he doesn’t want to name the exact locations yet to avoid tipping off officials who might try to stop them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Conventional logic would suggest that Iran should avoid actions that could endanger diplomacy.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“The message is simple: Celebrate the Knicks but avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets for the game or some other valid reason to be there tonight,” Tisch said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

To avoid such problems, tax preparers try to give clients a head start.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

One morning three women from Barracks 28 lingered inside a few minutes to avoid the cold.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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