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Avoider

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a·void  (-void)
tr.v. a·void·ed, a·void·ing, a·voids
1. To stay clear of; shun. See Synonyms at escape.
2. To keep from happening: avoid illness with rest and a balanced diet.
3. Law To annul or make void; invalidate.
4. Obsolete To void or expel.

[Middle English avoiden, from Anglo-Norman avoider, to empty out, variant of Old French esvuidier : es-, out (from Latin ex-; see ex-) + vuidier, to empty (from voide, empty; see void).]

a·voida·ble adj.
a·voida·bly adv.
a·voider n.


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She may not rank alongside the flipping fraudsters, property speculators and tax avoiders, but her expense claims were still against both the letter and spirit of the perfectly clear (but ignored) guidance on MPs' allowances.
In fact, nearly half of the milk avoiders were overweight, and the combination of low bone density and high body mass probably contributed to the childrens fracture risk.
After a saunter through, my recommendation is to avoid it at all costs - you will find exactly the same brands and chains as on any high street and there is so much more to be enjoyed in the smaller boutiques, pubs and restaurants around the market place although a bag of locally made fudge for pounds 5 was a bit rich even for a staunch avoider of big brands.
 
 
 
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