eschew

Example Sentences

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Conan O’Brien is a jocular, wise-cracky host who will likely eschew controversy but he may not be able to resist taking a jab at the messy battle for the studio, which saw Netflix fold.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

To be sure, reducing reliance on U.S. debt doesn’t mean one can eschew U.S. assets completely.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

But for investors, political fallout is not so easy to eschew.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

McDonald’s reported in August that it’s gaining more middle-class diners as they eschew pricier restaurant options, while lower-income customers are showing up less frequently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 31, 2025

It was never wise for a ruler to eschew the trappings of power, for power itself flows in no small measure from such trappings.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin