as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
a candidate who is to be admired for her eschewal of pat answers and quick fixes
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Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino, Vlore Located along the picturesque coastline of Vlore, the Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino is another high-end escape, this time with panoramic ocean views.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Demonstrators tried to prevent their escape as Lang threw himself and his goat into the truck.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Projection spans 30 to 150 inches, while Intelligent Instant Setup automatically handles autofocus, keystone correction, screen fit, and obstacle avoidance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2026
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There has also been an avoidance of taking big swings on defensive tackles early in drafts.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The refusal to answer is itself an answer, at least for fans trained to read Maas’s evasions as meaningful.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Boston Quality Clean Services owner Jean Brito, 47, of Woburn, faces five counts each of tax evasion and making or subscribing false tax returns for his business.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Eschewal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eschewal. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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