Example Sentences

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At least for the moment, we have dodged that bullet.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

The AINs are far outnumbered by the dozens of Russian-born athletes who have dodged the ban on their motherland and taken to the ice and snow under the flags of other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

I think he may have dodged a bullet.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

Major chipmakers that have made significant investments in the US appear to have dodged the new tariff.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Had the Prince been a wise man he would, I suppose, have dodged behind the tree.

From The War in the Air by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)