evasive

Example Sentences

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Murtazaliev looked to have got to grips with Kelly's evasive style in the latter rounds, but the home fighter rallied in the last three minutes to end strongly.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 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

“At that speed, you really only have a chance to spot such a small object at the very last moment, and then it is simply too late to take evasive action,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

He’s being rude, evasive, and saying terrible things.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin