eschew
verb (used with object)
to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid.
is eschewing
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present progressiveof eschew (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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These days, he is eschewing the traditional carmaker strategy of offering gradual upgrades each year and introducing a few new models each decade.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Mr. Christie, a former federal prosecutor, also is eschewing the Trump camp’s charge he will not receive a fair trial in Washington.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
No wonder that for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the organizing committee is eschewing the usual stadium or concert hall, and it will host the Opening Ceremonies on the river.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2022
And Diane von Furstenberg is eschewing a runway show for a power lunch.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2019
“The Order is eschewing any form of transport that is controlled or regulated by the Ministry; they mistrust everything to do with the place.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
