dodge
Example Sentences
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At least for the moment, we have dodged that bullet.
From Salon
He was often criticized for an overly defensive style, and accused by some of dodging the most dangerous opponents simply to embellish his record.
From Barron's
After blowing a two-goal lead to draw against the Premier League's bottom club Wolves, there will be no dodging the questions on whether Arsenal are mentally ready to end their 22-year wait to become champions.
From BBC
She snagged a pen out of the middle of a stack of computer games and dodged Jonah’s hands when he tried to pull the pen away from her.
From Literature
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Stumbling slightly in the ragged grass, he began moving through the hoopberry trees, dodging the twisted, hanging branches.
From Literature
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