avoided

Example Sentences

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To be sure, China, the primary buyer of Iranian oil, has largely stayed on the sidelines during the Iran war and has avoided applying pressure on Tehran to make concessions to the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

She added, “I decided early on that I didn’t want to play just the girlfriend of the person doing the stuff. I wanted to do cool stuff, too. I have avoided being typecast.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

India has so far avoided raising petrol and diesel prices despite mounting pressure on state-run fuel retailers.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

While Chinese suppliers used to be avoided because of concern about quality and performance, that is no longer the case, Simon said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Realizing the sensitive political situation, he avoided the Washington apartment he shared with Conkling.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow