avoided
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If expensive, public and emotionally draining lawsuits can be avoided, they should be, and these grown children appear to be avoiding that course of action, for now.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
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
I smiled at her, but she looked at me like I was someone to be avoided.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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