evasive

Example Sentences

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Yet Le Carré could also be evasive about this overlap, having denied the extent of his spying for many years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Speaking on the eve of his side's home game against high-flying Aston Villa, he was evasive when asked about the United job.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Judge Ellis wrote that she “specifically finds his testimony not credible,” adding: “Bovino appeared evasive over the three days of his deposition, either providing ‘cute’ responses to plaintiffs’ counsel’s questions or outright lying.”

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2025

But this evasive action was in sharp contrast to the driver who'd been on the incorrect side of the road.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

My evasive action consists of smiling like an idiot, hiding my face in my own shoulder as though I’m too shy to deserve to live, giggling a bit and mumbling.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein