avoided

Example Sentences

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But the U.S. has avoided hitting Iran’s infrastructure in recent days, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The bestselling tenor also avoided the second inauguration but made a special Oval Office visit in October, when he serenaded the president.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In recent years, China has significantly toned down its calls to denuclearise the Korean peninsula and avoided mentioning it publicly.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Erickson, during the civil trial, testified he avoided hitting the brothers, but Grossman did not.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“I think it’s great to get involved. Being part of a community is what makes a place a home,”Wynn chirped and then avoided Nan’s glare.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry