abstained (from)

Definition of abstained (from)next
past tense of abstain (from)
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avoided
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  • In Minneapolis, 66% of those needing urgent care avoided going to the hospital, the study found.
    Ubah Ali, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • But that confusion can be avoided.
    Bruce Staley, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Abstained (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstained%20%28from%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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