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avoidance

[uh-void-ns] / əˈvɔɪd ns /


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He praised Powell’s avoidance of engaging in tit for tat with the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

This pattern of avoidance at OpenAI escalated into a federal trial.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

For most people, moderation matters more than complete avoidance.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

It feels confident and lived in, comfortable in its avoidance of extremes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But when it comes to uncertainty avoidance, the two nations could not be further apart.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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