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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the eager enlistee sidestepped the regulations by lying about his age
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Recent Examples of sidestep
After years of sitting on the sidelines, content creators became a part of the mainstream political media this year, delivering election news, analysis, and political commentary to their online fans—all while sidestepping the traditional press.
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Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
In his report, Jacobson shows how Ivy League institutions are sidestepping the June 29, 2023, ruling by the Supreme Court that says race cannot be used in admission decision-making at universities.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Putin stated that the February 2022 invasion should have been launched even earlier in response to a question about his refusal to pause the conflict, seeming to sidestep the question entirely.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Presented by Elisabetta Franchi For over 25 years, Elisabetta Franchi has been a go-to for fashion enthusiasts seeking tailored pieces imbued with sultry sophistication and eveningwear that sidesteps stuffiness.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Makena Kelly, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
In his report, Jacobson shows how Ivy League institutions are sidestepping the June 29, 2023, ruling by the Supreme Court that says race cannot be used in admission decision-making at universities.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Putin stated that the February 2022 invasion should have been launched even earlier in response to a question about his refusal to pause the conflict, seeming to sidestep the question entirely.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Presented by Elisabetta Franchi For over 25 years, Elisabetta Franchi has been a go-to for fashion enthusiasts seeking tailored pieces imbued with sultry sophistication and eveningwear that sidesteps stuffiness.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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As a result, most houses are getting built in the areas where circumventing these dynamics is easiest, such as far urban peripheries.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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And how many Eastwood movies have ended with their protagonists forced to circumvent the forces of authority to achieve justice?—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
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This means weaving compelling narratives around the numbers, bringing the human impact of inclusion to life.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a whisper of damask rose weaving throughout, adding an elegant touch without overwhelming the composition.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Jan. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.—
Jeremy Schifeling, Contributor,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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When Russia targets other European neighbors, though, the West resorts to its own euphemisms to avoid directly acknowledging what Putin is doing.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Walking through doorways sometimes required him to duck.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Reacher dives deep into an undercover ring by securing a job inside the operation though the stakes are high as he’s seen ducking from gunfire, explosions and no shortage of bad guys.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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More than 180 oil-carrying vessels that are suspected to be part of a shadow fleet utilized by the Kremlin to evade oil sanctions as well as traders, oil field service firms and Russian energy officials are also targeted by the new sanctions.—
AAMER MADHANI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Some, their principles unbreakable, have to live their philosophy, not just to get to the core of it but to evade the accusation of hypocrisy.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Jan. 2025
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For the most part, the primary loop is to find enemy officials, dodge or parry their attacks, and slowly chip away at their stance meter (essentially a gauge of their defensive stamina) to leave them vulnerable to a strong attack.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps your manager lacks expertise in critical areas, dodges accountability, or communicates in a way that feels dismissive or unclear.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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While mass deportations and the border wall remain a focal point in immigration discourse, tunnels like the one uncovered in El Paso show how traffickers can bypass barriers.—
Billal Rahman,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Microsoft didn’t outline precisely how the defendants' software was allegedly designed to bypass the guardrails the company had created.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Sidestep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidestep. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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