Example Sentences

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J&J said the Firelink platform is a novel approach to overcome limitations of existing treatments by delivering a highly selective protein degrader to tumor cells, while avoiding healthy cells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Sometimes, procrastination is someone’s way of avoiding a fear that they’ll owe the government a great deal of money.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

FedEx Freight is likely avoiding the drawdown because shares are very new.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This is what has led two-time champion Fernando Alonso to refer to many overtakes this year as "avoiding actions".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

We were two of ten students in our fifth cadet year, and avoiding him was next to impossible.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin