- present participle of avoid.
avoiding
Example Sentences
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I understand the usual arguments — reducing future RMDs, avoiding higher future tax brackets, and creating tax-free assets for heirs — but I’m not sure they carry much weight in my particular case.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
The new Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has said the central bank's priority is to "keep inflation moving down" while avoiding unnecessary shocks to the economy.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Archer aspires to build a fleet of air taxis that could potentially jet New York City travelers to airports in 15 minutes or less, avoiding traffic jams.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
It starts with Immanuel Nobel’s arrival in St. Petersburg in 1838 after narrowly avoiding debtors’ prison in his native Sweden.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Ekon stepped back, avoiding him by only inches.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
