avoided

Example Sentences

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Unlike other recent defence secretaries, he studiously avoided briefing against other ministers or the Treasury.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This year, McVay avoided any pretense of suspense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The bestselling tenor also avoided the second inauguration but made a special Oval Office visit in October, when he serenaded the president.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Although results largely met expectations, they avoided the worst-case scenarios some investors might have been bracing for.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He always avoided the media and never asked for any recognition.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French