Example Sentences

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An "extremely intelligent" bear that injured four people in northern Japan remains at large as of Friday, after apparently unlatching a window while evading capture and turning on a water tap, officials said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

We agreed not to reveal some of the details of their methods, to prevent criminals evading capture.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The Diamond Princess is actually quite an informative example of how many people might be evading doctors on cruise ships.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

David Morens, who was a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is accused of evading document requests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He had stopped evading things, sliding through, over, and around difficulties.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison