Wil S. Hylton

During the Vietnam era, more than 30,000 draft dodgers and deserters sought harbor in cities like Montreal and Toronto, where public opposition to the war was strong and most residents didn't question their motives.

American Journalist

Gordon Sinclair

Even the draft dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, most of them... unless they are breaking Canadian laws .. are getting American dollars from Ma and Pa at home to spend here.

Canadian Journalist

Alan Casden

Dodger Stadium is not an antique. It's not Frank Lloyd Wright. It's a nice place to play baseball, but there are far better.

American Businessman

Karamo Brown

I own about 70 L.A. Dodgers snapbacks in different colors.

American Entertainer

The term often implies that someone is avoiding responsibilities or duties in a sly way.

Negative Connotation

Use 'dodger' when avoidance seems intentional, not for accidental avoidance.

Not for Accidents

Common in conversational English, but may not be suitable for very formal contexts.

Colloquial Use

Understanding American baseball can help grasp this usage related to the LA Dodgers team.

Cultural Reference

When referring to the sports team, 'Dodger' isn't used for players of other teams.

Not a Generic Term

The word 'dodger' is specific jargon in boating and may not be understood outside this context.

Sailing Terminology

Refers to a real, physical object on a boat with a protective function, not a person.

Practical Use

A 'dodger' can be a creative method for businesses to inform people about their services.

Advertisement Tool

The term in this context represents a tangible item, usually paper-based.

Physical Object

 mother said why don't you go try out for the play dear oh my god I want to be in a play and so I did and it was a musical Oliver and I was cast as The Artful Dodger and it's the best I've ever been

On the Road With Andrew...

 number 18 is back this bear is a particularly artful dodger