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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
avoid .
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Examples
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One who does not join avoids even the chance of combat.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Lawyers, Treason, and Deception: A Response to Andrew McCarthy
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All that coming from a man who again avoids responsibility and gives a thumbs-up status report on Lucky Strike.
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Despite all the wonderful opportunities to prove she has a brain, Palin avoids doing so.
Think Progress » Palin says she’s fine with Limbaugh’s use of the ‘r-word.’
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Palin avoids mentioning that one of the ethics complaints addresses giving herself per diem (travel expenses) while she stayed home.
Latest ethics complaints should be 'a wake-up call,' Palin says
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The phrase avoids having to be specific about anything.
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GATLIN DOPING CASEThe ban: Gatlin avoids lifetime ban, agrees to eight-year suspensionWill it stick?
USATODAY.com - U.S. sprinter Justin Gatlin receives 8-year ban in doping case, forfeits world record
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Bourdain avoids the the sensationalism of the "News" media.
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But the real issue that Morely avoids is that my postings are primarily directed at the conduct of the media.
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Bourdain avoids the the sensationalism of the "News" media.
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Globe and Mail – Coffin avoids prison for ad fraud, September 20, 2005
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