had avoided
- past perfect of avoid.
Example Sentences
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But for those who had avoided spoilers, Risk It All, a slow R&B ballad from Mars' latest album, The Romantic, was perhaps an unexpected opener.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
He has multiple prior convictions in Sacramento and had avoided prison time last year after being granted a form of mental health diversion, according to the criminal complaint and Ilacqua.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
The American Jewish Committee's survey found that more than half of the respondents had avoided behaviors like displaying Jewish symbols or attending certain events.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Dodge thought she had avoided any repeats when she settled on some cologne from Abercrombie & Fitch for her son.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 22, 2026
He had avoided me since we last talked, but sitting next to me now, his eyes damp, his shoulders hunched, he didn't look angry.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
