avoided

Example Sentences

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In recent years, China has significantly toned down its calls to denuclearise the Korean peninsula and avoided mentioning it publicly.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

DSA Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martinez and Eunisses Hernandez were reelected by such large margins they avoided runoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Ruiz avoided going to the store, where an official jersey made of special anti-perspiration fabric costs nearly $200.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Supplements may be useful when dietary intake is insufficient or osteoporosis is present, but excessive intake should be avoided.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

And, yes, by going around to the back of Ivy’s building, Josie avoided being caught on any security camera set up near the front door.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix