evasive
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“Despite these evasive actions, the right front portion of the Tesla struck the individual,” CHP said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
When the Kaplans tried to contact the new property management company, Jeremy said, Systems Real Estate was evasive.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Rowett is contracted until the end of the season and was evasive about his future, saying only that "anyone would like the challenge and like to rebuild" Leicester.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
In a book to be published Tuesday, “Poisoned Ivies,” Ms. Stefanik recalls formulating the question only after the three presidents had spent hours offering evasive, noncommittal answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
The adults get mad, evasive, and shut you up if you ask.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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