avoid
verb (used with object)
to keep away from; keep clear of; shun.
has been avoiding
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present perfect progressiveof avoid (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Ammar al-Buhaisi, who lives in Deir al-Balah, is struggling to get enough food, let alone new clothes for his children -- and has been avoiding their expectant questions.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Actor Brandon Morgan has been avoiding the Netflix picket line after his WGA friend warned it was “too crazy” and “too high energy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Han Junghee, a 63-year-old telemarketer, said the sky appeared to be getting murkier by the day so she has been avoiding exercise outdoors.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2023
Wake Forest: The formula for the Demon Deacons’ success under Clawson has been avoiding self-inflicted mistakes like turnovers and penalties.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
This is the question my whole family has been avoiding.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
