was avoiding
- past progressive of avoid.
Example Sentences
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Your mom probably thought she was on top of things and was avoiding getting your involved in order to spare you the burden and her the embarrassment.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
Lewandowski was avoiding swiping into the building to stay under his service limit, according to department officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
Back then, his main concern was avoiding the Vietnam War.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2025
But the Figueiredos felt it was incomplete and the Trust was avoiding accepting responsibility for Alice's death.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025
This kept us in check until, as midnight approached, Peter held forth on how Lord Rothschild was avoiding his responsibility as a father by not inviting him to dinner with his daughter Sarah.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
