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avoid

[uh-void] / əˈvɔɪd /


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Road journeys are often done overnight to avoid the worst of the heat.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The strategy could help these cells overcome the protective barriers many tumors use to avoid being destroyed.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

To protect against heatstroke, he said people must "drink enough water, use umbrellas and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun".

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Officials have stressed they are working to avoid an explosion and are trying to keep the chemical inside the damaged tank at the aerospace facility as cool as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Nobody has talked openly about Mom since the day we arrived, and I’ve been trying hard to avoid thinking about the giant hole in our family.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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