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While some Americans might eschew leafy greens altogether, others are swarming farmers markets to find locally grown options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Beijing is often thought to eschew rash decision-making and prioritise patience and gradual gains to secure long-term outcomes.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

In their day, Dylan and The Beatles challenged each other not only to eschew taking their own inherent greatness for granted, but to accept the risks that being a true artist demands.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026

She warned him to get out while he still could, worried her only son would eschew his true self.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026

It was never wise for a ruler to eschew the trappings of power, for power itself flows in no small measure from such trappings.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

In an industry of big personalities, the scion of a Korean shipping family eschews the media and keeps a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

The cover of “Communion” eschews the grandeur of a Catholic cathedral, in favor of a photograph of a humble Methodist chapel in a rural part of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

Farrell eschews owning data centers, preferring AI-adjacent exposure through power generation, reasoning that markets underappreciate data centers’ high risk for technology obsolescence.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

And she most definitely eschews any modern microloan payment methods like buy-now-pay-later.

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

The reply was, "There is Tan-t‘ai Mieh-ming, who when walking eschews by-paths, and who, unless there be some public function, never approaches my private residence."

From The Wisdom of Confucius with Critical and Biographical Sketches by Epiphanius Wilson

When Phoebe Novack and Brian Aggrey married in 2023, they eschewed a traditional registry for household luxuries or a modern honeymoon fund.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

It largely eschewed hiring lawyers from rival firms and was once known for setting the standard for first-year associate salaries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

SpaceX has eschewed the traditional IPO range, opting for a fixed $135 price, and it has allocated more stock than usual to Musk’s army of retail investors.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

He eschewed the trappings of wealth — driving an eight-year-old Honda — motivated instead by a “desire to compete, excel and keep struggling to do better.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

He eschewed slick “creative” messages for a seemingly cheesy “Gold Box” treasure hunt.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

Everyone indulged in prodigious scenery-chewing, eschewing any subtlety that Puccini built into this tear-jerking piece in favor of all-around bludgeoning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Droll and thoughtful, “Wonder Man” is Marvel’s most grounded offering yet, largely eschewing spectacle to focus on the insecurities of a guy who fears he’ll never get his big break.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

He orchestrated the company’s multibillion-dollar settlement and cleanup effort, at times eschewing lawyers in negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

“I sat in a small office, eschewing the grand corner-office privilege of previous Chairmen.”

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

He clapped in between each word, eschewing the microphone, shouting as loud as he could.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro