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

He also accused DOJ lawyers of destroying the office’s good standing with the judiciary and suggested that its incompetence has allowed defendants to evade just penalties for heinous crimes.

From Slate • 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

Offering techniques including disguising users' data as different types of internet traffic, Psiphon "is able to evade detection more successfully", data and insights director Keith McManamen told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

He punched the lumpy pillow and flipped to his other side, but sleep continued to evade him.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai