evasive
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Blake was, by turns, crude, evasive, combative and menacing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
In a book to be published Tuesday, “Poisoned Ivies,” Ms. Stefanik recalls formulating the question only after the three presidents had spent hours offering evasive, noncommittal answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
He described him as "distracted, not focussed, guarded, suspicious and evasive".
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
Speaking on the eve of his side's home game against high-flying Aston Villa, he was evasive when asked about the United job.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
His shy, evasive manner of the day before had given way to a slightly more assertive stance.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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