Example Sentences

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Sometimes they have the support of the men who got them pregnant, but very often they're making this decision in large part because the men in their lives are evading responsibility.

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2022

“I think that people are evading fares generally because they either don’t have the money or because the cost of Metro compared to its service lately doesn’t particularly feel worth it.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2022

"If you are evading sanctions, the U.S. will have its eye very much on you. There will be consequences," the official said.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2021

The IRS could investigate the gaps to see if those taxpayers are evading their obligations.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2021

But—but I fear you are evading my question, Dr. Ashley.

From It May Be True, Vol. III (of III) by Wood, Mrs. Henry