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evasion

[ih-vey-zhuhn] / ɪˈveɪ ʒən /


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"What we found is a plausible mechanism by which hyperglycemia directly contributes to immune evasion," said Tharp.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

To end this evasion, lawmakers must target the two main advantages shell companies enjoy: their complex structure and their tax exemption.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

"There is the expectation amongst tax authorities that cryptocurrency investment is rife with tax evasion," says Neela Chauhan, partner at UHY Hacker Young - which carried out the FOI.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

At its core, the crime known as huachicol fiscal is a vast tax evasion scheme centered on falsified paperwork — and corrupt officials.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

There was movement in the darkness, scuffling and shuffling, a redistribution of ancient centuries, an evasion of foreshadows.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

For all its careful evasions, I believe that the Michael this movie reveals is true and worth watching.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

Morrison seems to have taken particular inspiration from the omissions and evasions of Faulkner’s fragmentary storytelling.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 10, 2026

She added: "Families who have suffered deserve honesty, transparency and a full apology – not evasions and excuses."

From BBC Jan. 25, 2026

But his evasions are getting harder to maintain.

From Salon Oct. 12, 2025

“The work of Military Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Atomic Energy Commission—all, at one time or another have felt the effect of his falsehoods, evasions, and misrepresentations,” Strauss wrote.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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