dodging

Example Sentences

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Brazilians have been living with capybaras forever, dodging them on roads like rural American drivers dodge deer.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

That was after the U.S. steel and aluminum lobby complained that businesses were dodging the border taxes by shifting production of goods overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Yet, Andie holds her head high in the hallway while Blane’s is bowed in the courtyard, dodging stares.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The 48-year-old American has long been a controversial figure, often criticized for an overly defensive style, and accused by some of dodging the most dangerous opponents simply to embellish his record.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Stumbling slightly in the ragged grass, he began moving through the hoopberry trees, dodging the twisted, hanging branches.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda