as in keeps (from)
to resist the temptation of
please see if you can withhold from criticizing every little thing she says
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avoids
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Airlearn avoids that pitfall by leading each lesson into conversational practice, combining grammar, pronunciation, and context to bridge the gap from recognition to use.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025 -
But now at 3-1 on the season, Michigan, who avoids playing both Penn State and Oregon in the regular season, may be able to use it as a jumping-off point to a playoff berth.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Withholds (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withholds%20%28from%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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