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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

Conan O’Brien is a jocular, wise-cracky host who will likely eschew controversy but he may not be able to resist taking a jab at the messy battle for the studio, which saw Netflix fold.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 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

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

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

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

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

At the forefront is “Pillion,” a provocatively daring film that eschews shock value for real emotion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026

It eschews unwieldy compounds, and makes no attempt to acquire an archaic flavor.

From The Translations of Beowulf A Critical Bibliography by Tinker, Chauncey Brewster

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

Brockman for years eschewed management jobs that would require more time in meetings, which he said derailed his concentration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 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

They had been hearing isolated reports from the radio and others who had stayed in the city, and they were all relieved they had eschewed shelter there; they had known it would turn out poorly.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026

Many were on what he calls the "poppier" side, eschewing the foot-stomping, banjo-forward sound of Stick Season.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026

But that doesn’t mean eschewing fixed-income investing altogether.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

He keeps a meticulously low profile, eschewing media interviews and the DC social scene.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

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

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro