dodge
Example Sentences
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Bubbe physically flinches as if a wasp has buzzed past her face and she’s had to dodge it.
From Literature
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She dodged the line of questioning, saying the sources Axios used in the report were “anonymous,” and, by her logic, not credible.
From Los Angeles Times
I practically flew through campus, dodging other students who had the luxury of walking to class instead of sprinting, and the entire time I was seething inside.
From Literature
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She also dodged when asked if she’d encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against measles.
Under questioning from his lawyer, Goldstein denied knowingly dodging taxes or intentionally breaking the law.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.