avoided

Example Sentences

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Any mention of hiring help was actively avoided as influencers gushed about how they balanced kids and content creation, selling a false dream of having it all.

From Salon • May 10, 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

Humboldt County, which encompasses 4,052 square miles of rural California below the Oregon border, has largely avoided election-related turmoil in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In his determination, Sheriff Thomas Millar said Archie's death could "realistically" have been avoided if his elevated CRP level on 5 November had been acted upon.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Even South Vietnam’s large army, which was supposed to patrol and protect these areas, avoided the enemy.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin