evasion

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit, anticipated a higher rate of evasion on this tax, leading to a revenue gain of $3.3 trillion.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

I find it incredibly telling that A.I.’s favorite way to describe any phenomenon is via evasion, or telling us what something is not.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The West—including U.S. officials—has previously pressured the U.A.E. to tighten scrutiny on money flows and crack down on sanctions evasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“What we’ve seen instead is a consistent pattern of evasion, refusal to take accountability, and outright lies to protect your image.”

From Salon • Feb. 21, 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