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Incoming Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Jan. 14 that two million Ukrainians are dodging the draft and more than 200,000 soldiers have deserted, amounting to around one-fifth of the entire armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

In “The Crown’s” version of events, Diana and Dodi are dodging photographers in Monte Carlo and stumble into a Repossi store, where a ring catches her eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

They also are dodging a lot of misinformation.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022

They said the hospitals are dodging legal safeguards that could jeopardize their benefits.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2017

"You and this woman," thought I again, "are dodging those men."

From The Flower of the Chapdelaines by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)