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[uh-void] / əˈvɔɪd /


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Duffy on Friday made a plea for Congress to provide around $50 billion for upgrades to the nation’s air-traffic control communications systems and infrastructure to avoid similar issues from happening in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

This is generally good news for places still suffering from drought or severe drought, although parts of eastern England may avoid most of the rainfall.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

"They should continue their negotiations about the comprehensive deal -- but that deal should not avoid an immediate, exceptional, limited, and time-bound solution for the fertilisers," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026

The findings, published in Nature Medicine, could help scientists evaluate anti-aging treatments more effectively, although researchers emphasize that changes in biological age markers do not necessarily mean people will live longer or avoid age-related diseases.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026

People zigzag through the streets to avoid them.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

"This avoids having to resume play from the precise moment at which the tragic incident occurred," it said.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

The theory also avoids an important potential problem.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

"By replacing electricity that would otherwise come from fossil fuel-fired power plants, this output avoids 185,936 tonnes of carbon emissions each year," operator Sanko Enerji says.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

This avoids the possibility of one person feeling overextended while the other person becomes resentful about compromising their lifestyle.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

And Father avoids all conversations haying to do with Mother.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

After identifying these long-term effects, the scientists investigated whether they could be avoided.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

But Tawiah tells What's Up Docs? they can be avoided "if you are strong and aware of your foot and ankle and the chain that affects it".

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

After pleading guilty to lesser charges, Leung avoided a stiff prison sentence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

"All incidents can be avoided, but the question is, are we ready to invest to make it happen? Cybersecurity is not cheap," he said, calling on manufacturers to make products that are secure "by design".

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026

The library was housed in the top floors of the Metropolitan Building, but I avoided the elevators and took the stairs down the eight flights to ground level, ignoring the still-raw blisters on my feet.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

He was consequently cautious when visiting plantations, avoiding the appearance of incitement so that “even slave holders were tolerant of me.”

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

The state fire department recommends checking daily tide schedules before arriving, and avoiding entering “confined coastal features” when the tide is rising.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026

But avoiding the issue will not make it go away.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

Treatments involving beneficial bacteria or the molecules they produce could potentially stimulate similar repair processes while avoiding the practical difficulties of food restriction during cancer care.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

As I reached for the handle, I turned to see if Connor might be following me, but he was still seated, avoiding the stern glare of his father.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate


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