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evasive

[ih-vey-siv] / ɪˈveɪ sɪv /


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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

His reply was evasive to say the least:

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

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

I’m a political journalist and normally dislike evasive answers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 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