avoided
Example Sentences
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This year, McVay avoided any pretense of suspense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Anderson was one of Forest's star performers last season as they reached the Europa League semi-finals and avoided relegation from the Premier League, despite having four managers.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
But the U.S. has avoided hitting Iran’s infrastructure in recent days, U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
They can be difficult to perform correctly and are avoided in music for beginners.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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