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avoid

[uh-void] / əˈvɔɪd /


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“You avoid the capital-gains tax you would owe if you sold it, you can generally deduct the full market value, and the charity or account receives the whole amount.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Public Health Wales advised people living nearby to keep windows and doors closed, avoid any contact with the water and to call NHS 111 if they felt unwell.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Consumers can avoid the most expensive airfares with a little planning and flexibility, said Peer Bueller, CEO of Kayak, a travel-search platform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The plane managed to avoid striking any vehicles on the ground and no additional injuries were reported.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

One morning three women from Barracks 28 lingered inside a few minutes to avoid the cold.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

This alternative route avoids the highest energy requirements while still reaching the desired conditions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

Musk’s forthright, crusty dad Errol sounds almost proud that something was bullied out of his son, but the movie avoids filling out that traumatic childhood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

While a generation of players build personal brands and chase clicks, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder stays away from social media and avoids the spotlight, talking about tactics the way other players talk about cars.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The donor avoids capital-gains taxes, gets an income-tax deduction and pushes assets out of taxable estates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

My dad is that guy who avoids going to doctors at all costs.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Infantino has faced intense scrutiny over the case of Balogun, who avoided an immediate suspension after being sent off at the World Cup.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Nearly three-quarters now say they have avoided buying certain foods because of recalls or government advisories, up from 53% in 2024.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

The researchers also examined whether German scientists could have avoided the heavy water shortage by using graphite, a form of carbon that can also slow neutrons in nuclear reactors.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Even if a crash can be avoided or managed, powerful AI-assisted cyberattacks on banks and other financial institutions represent a new threat to the stability of the global financial system, the IMF warned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

I asked, hoping the sharks avoided swimming in bays.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

"Our burned-area estimates are conservative for two reasons. First, we exclude individual burn scars smaller than 6.25 hectares... Second, we prioritise avoiding false detections," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

A nuclear taboo has proved good for avoiding nuclear war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The end result is just a reflection of what he cares about, his morals and principles, while avoiding the unfunny thought of a comedian’s role in society, Rajapaksa said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

He lost control of his Mercedes, which spun across the track into the inside wall, before bouncing back again to the outside, the rest of the field somehow avoiding him.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

I head straight for the kitchen, avoiding eye contact and her arms, which are opening for a hug.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day


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