avoid
Example Sentences
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His grandfather had fled their village in 1948 to avoid being conscripted in the civil war that was upending millions of lives.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
That resilience was partly driven by businesses rushing to build stocks of finished products and parts to avoid supply disruptions and price rises as a result of the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Trusts are designed to manage assets, distribute income, prevent beneficiaries from getting too much money at one time, and, in many cases, avoid probate and help plan for a beneficiary’s incapacity.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Rail operator Deutsche Bahn also told customers to avoid travel due to a high risk of disruption from wildfires, heavy rain and thunderstorms.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
To avoid raising suspicion, I dig through my suitcase and change my perfectly clean socks.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing avoid
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Workshop 5, Part 1
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