Example Sentences

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But if he leaves the jacket behind and takes just the horse out, his biggest worry likely will be dodging cars and dogs, not bullets.

From US News • Sep. 13, 2016

“An earthquake, noisy and terrifying and so realistic that the customers will be dodging the falling buildings and mentally hurdling the crevices that yawn in the studio’s streets” awaited viewers, assured Variety in its review.

From New York Times • May 25, 2015

"My first tactic will be to run as fast as I can, I will be dodging raindrops, they will not hit me and hopefully I will win," he said.

From Reuters • May 18, 2012

“I suspect your future husband will be dodging a great many teacups then.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

To-morrow the others will be dodging crumps, archies, or official chits "for your information, please"; to-morrow, with luck, you will be dodging taxis in London.

From Cavalry of the Clouds by Bott, Alan