eschew
verb (used with object)
to abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid.
were eschewing
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past progressiveof eschew.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Some cities were eschewing firework displays for shows in which drones fitted with lights are coded to create massive, moving shapes in the sky.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
In 2014, Taylor Swift wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, mentioning that, more and more, fans were eschewing autographs for selfies with her.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2017
