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evasive

[ih-vey-siv] / ɪˈveɪ sɪv /


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When the Kaplans tried to contact the new property management company, Jeremy said, Systems Real Estate was evasive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

There was no attempt to use the brakes, the court heard, with Malik's only evasive action being to swerve to the left but "far too late".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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 reply was evasive to say the least:

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

Havermeyer was a lead bombardier who never took evasive action going in to the target and thereby increased the danger of ail the men who flew in the same formation with him.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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