Example Sentences

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The dandy existed to be seen, unless he was dodging his creditors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Not just because I was dodging icicles when entering the shower, but because riding the postdoc train was the next logical step for a biologist.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022

While Wilson still managed to throw for 340 yards, he was dodging Seahawks tacklers for much of the night.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2022

I’m a fan of both of them and yet I always felt like I was dodging them in order to find my place.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2020

As she was dodging through the hall to get to the back yard she ran into her Mama.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers