avoided
Example Sentences
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Concerns about steep U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods have eased after Canada avoided the threat of a 50% tariff on about $20 billion of its U.S.-bound exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Times, CNN, and other outlets that have covered the imbroglio have scrupulously avoided using the word affair.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Britt and her partner were walking through the town when they narrowly avoided injury.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Abruptly stopping Tavneos without switching to an alternative should be avoided to prevent the condition worsening," the agency warned, advising patients to consult a doctor about alternatives.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
She looked again questioningly, but this time avoided her husband’s face.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
