avoiding
- present participle of avoid.
Example Sentences
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Paramount made the pledge in hopes of avoiding such a ruling that would tie its hands — and give the states an early win in the litigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
A guiding principle of tax treaties is avoiding double taxation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
I completed a double major in politics and cinema studies at New York University in 3½ years by using advanced-placement and internship credits and avoiding electives that didn’t move me toward graduation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee has refused to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States striker Folarin Balogun avoiding a ban after being sent off.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Perhaps it was better to stay single, to be sure of avoiding them.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
