avoided

Example Sentences

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But the U.S. economy avoided a downturn—one of the few times the Fed has achieved a so-called soft landing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

When researchers also counted individuals whose cognitive abilities remained stable rather than declining, more than half of participants avoided the commonly held expectation of cognitive deterioration.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

On the South Korean side, coach Hong Myung-bo avoided making excuses and focused his analysis on the play that decided the match.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

While Warsh avoided giving guidance in the press conference, the “dot plot” carried a hawkish tilt.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Even South Vietnam’s large army, which was supposed to patrol and protect these areas, avoided the enemy.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin