evade
Example Sentences
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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
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