Example Sentences

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Avoiding death or serious medical harm might be different, even for the current Supreme Court.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Avoiding difficult conversations is not a CEO personality quirk.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Avoiding politics, as he avoids so much else, seems the most practical course.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Avoiding price increases for consumers will require diligent utility commissioners who scrutinize spending plans and push for the grid to be used more efficiently, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Avoiding the Sphere of Annihilation located at the end of the corridor, I located a hidden door beside the last pit trap.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline