dodging

Example Sentences

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That was after the U.S. steel and aluminum lobby complained that businesses were dodging the border taxes by shifting production of goods overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

I’d flown 35 hours to be here, playing Frogger with San Salvador traffic, dodging motorbikes, arms already open for a hug I’d been planning for years.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Yet, Andie holds her head high in the hallway while Blane’s is bowed in the courtyard, dodging stares.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

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 • Feb. 21, 2026

A few people dodging the waves turn to look at me.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina