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avoidance

[uh-void-ns] / əˈvɔɪd ns /


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He praised Powell’s avoidance of engaging in tit for tat with the president.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

For most people, moderation matters more than complete avoidance.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

"It punishes the wrong people and ignores real avoidance," the report stated.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It feels confident and lived in, comfortable in its avoidance of extremes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

There is so much to enjoy in the world; how foolish to waste even an hour of it hiding away in avoidance of pain.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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