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
He eventually resurfaced, according to reports, but has been avoiding the spotlight since then.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2023
“This has been kicking around the Metro boardroom for years, and he has been avoiding it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2022
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
