avoid

Example Sentences

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Individuals may feel pulled toward certain sights or sounds or strongly driven to avoid them, even when doing so leads to poor outcomes.

From Science Daily

Part of Brimscombe Hill is closed and people are being asked to avoid the area.

From BBC

Houston thrives when it shortens the field and avoids asking the offense to sustain long drives.

From Los Angeles Times

If he avoids serious injury and a major dropoff in play, Kempe will almost certainly rank among the top five in franchise history in games, goals and points when his contract runs out.

From Los Angeles Times

In Texas, undocumented immigrants have reported staying home as much as possible to avoid being targeted by immigration officers or police, and only going out for essential trips like going to work or buying groceries.

From Salon