evade

Example Sentences

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But somewhat surprisingly, she has managed to evade being photographed anywhere.

From BBC

The label moved to Los Angeles, allegedly to be closer to the film industry but also to evade worker discontent with “substandard royalty rates.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Scottish investors had tried to evade economic subjugation to England by setting up an empire of their own.

From The Wall Street Journal

CHP officials regularly conduct enforcement operations targeting improper use of carpool lanes, including drivers attempting to evade rules by using mannequins or other objects to mimic passengers.

From Los Angeles Times

For the moment, she seemed genuinely keen to evade the Ravens, guiding him along little twisting deer-paths that clung to the best cover.

From Literature