avoid
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They must hope world champions Spain drop points against Iceland on Tuesday to avoid going into the play-offs, which will be played this autumn.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
If you want to avoid that fate, this list may help show you how.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
They distribute checklists and tax organizers in late December, urging clients to make incremental progress early in tax season to avoid last-minute stress.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
They start going their own way, and try setting security arrangements and supply chains that avoid U.S. control.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
“Traveling clothes. A grief ensemble. I’m in great distress, Jakob. I would do anything to avoid going to Cleveland.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing avoid
"Brothers in Hope"
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Workshop 5, Part 1
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