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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to eschew suits for military-style clothing is driven by his desire to show solidarity for soldiers fighting the Russians.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

When Newsom was elected governor, she announced she would eschew the traditional title of “first lady.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

But we should eschew the temptation to treat Kirkmeyer like a reasonable person.

From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2026

To be sure, reducing reliance on U.S. debt doesn’t mean one can eschew U.S. assets completely.

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

I was uninjured, and since pride is a Deadly Sin which I feel I generally eschew, absolutely nothing was hurt.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

Released by independent Angel Studios, known as a faith-based operation that eschews traditional Hollywood approaches, the film features stars Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis and Mary-Louise Parker and showcases William Franklyn-Mille as Washington.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 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

Ellsworth eschews the idea that she has to strive for any elusive balance between being a mom and entrepreneur.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

Richards, a certified financial planner by day whose “Sketch Guy” column ran in the New York Times for 10 years, now even eschews numbers in his drawings.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026

Most generally he eschews these naïve lapses into vanity.

From Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) by Sir Leslie Stephen

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

In response, Netflix has made changes Hastings once eschewed, such as adding an advertising-based tier to the service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Each company’s situation is unique, of course. Amazon.com and Tesla have long eschewed buybacks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 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

Ever the independent spirit, Mary eschewed the traditional all-white bridal gown for a shorter white dress with black sequins, topped off with black gloves, black pumps, and a red rose corsage.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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

The company plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, eschewing the norm of setting a price range and incorporating investor feedback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

They are seeking “cheap thrills,” the survey found, and eschewing more expensive purchases.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 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