help (to) evade

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

to assist someone in avoiding something

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Examples (10)

  • The getaway driver's sole job was to help the robbers evade the police.
  • He was accused of hiring a specialist accountant to help him evade millions in taxes.
  • The complex corporate structure seemed designed to help the parent company evade its responsibilities.
  • Her clever talking points helped the candidate evade the reporter's direct question.
  • Some offshore accounts are used to help corporations evade stricter financial regulations.
  • If you create a distraction, it will help me evade that awkward conversation.
  • During the war, some families used their influence to help their sons evade military service.
  • The encrypted communication network has helped the spies evade detection for years.
  • Providing a false address is a common tactic used to help someone evade their creditors.
  • I'll help you evade detention by telling the teacher you were with me in the library.