Example Sentences

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After staving off a weekend collapse, McIlroy had dodged Scheffler, himself a two-time champion, and became only the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

On Tuesday, we revealed how Mr Abramovich had dodged millions in VAT on the running costs of his yacht fleet.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

The stadium negotiator was flabbergasted that the A’s had dodged both requests.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Questioned by opposition lawmakers in the past, she had dodged the issue citing “security reasons.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Shanti and Nicole had dodged left in the melee.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray