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evade

[ih-veyd] / ɪˈveɪd /


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In 2027 or early 2028, Japanese forces will bring to Kyushu another new homegrown missile—the Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile, designed to evade enemy defenses—after deploying one in central Japan this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But somewhat surprisingly, she has managed to evade being photographed anywhere.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A website for the proposed tax says it would be difficult for billionaires to evade it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

To Nelson, the New America expert, those critiques evade the point.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

In so doing, he attempts to evade the guilt of repression.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez