evasive in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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evasive in the PONS Dictionary

evasive Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

an evasive answer
to take evasive action
to take evasive action fig
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English
Through evasive maneuvers, none of the ships were hit, and with timely gunfire targeting the sub, no more was seen of the threat.
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A torpedo fired from the starboard quarter was avoided by evasive action.
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Later research showed that moths responded to ultrasound with evasive movements.
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Similarly, instructions on what to do if the fleet was instructed to take evasive action against torpedoes were amended.
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She would begin contract talks by refusing every offer and being evasive about her availability.
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At that moment, the transport plane they are in suddenly performs evasive maneuvers.
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If receivers look for only 15% of the time, they might be considered cold, pessimistic, cautious, defensive, immature, evasive or indifferent.
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Despite rigorous evasive manoeuvres, the sphere effortlessly follows the ship.
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Unlike some other eagle species, bald eagles rarely take on evasive or dangerous prey on their own.
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A skillful submarine commander therefore had an opportunity to take successful evasive action.
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