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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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as in to spread
to become known
word of the discovery of gold quickly got around
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as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
their lawyer has spent months trying to get around certain restrictions in the contract
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Recent Examples of get around
Others have reported seeing cars going into oncoming traffic to get around the line of trucks waiting to turn into the distribution center.
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Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
Another journalist managed to get around the requirement by registering a pay phone, but that's a pretty big effort just to use a private messaging app, so stick to a disposable phone number generator.
—PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
The star left tackle was seen last week using a scooter to get around the team facility.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
These platforms can get around advertising restrictions, amortize customer acquisition costs across multiple product lines while leveraging existing user relationships for cross-selling.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
Another journalist managed to get around the requirement by registering a pay phone, but that's a pretty big effort just to use a private messaging app, so stick to a disposable phone number generator.
—PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
The star left tackle was seen last week using a scooter to get around the team facility.
—Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
These platforms can get around advertising restrictions, amortize customer acquisition costs across multiple product lines while leveraging existing user relationships for cross-selling.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Lawmakers overcame the 60-vote threshold to bypass a filibuster in a 73-27 vote.Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yet, deeper reading reveals an honest assessment of the challenges still to be overcome in making change a reality.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The deportations have sparked outrage from immigrant-rights advocates who say local law enforcement is working with federal authorities to circumvent the city’s sanctuary policy.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Eventually, legislatures began passing laws to circumvent NCAA guidance, to allow NIL money to be used for recruiting.Bret Baier, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Scientists believe it may be spread by people releasing sick pet tortoises into the wild, Henen said.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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This is a soft frosting, perfect for spreading over a sheet cake or topping crisp cookies.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Officials urge residents to avoid coastal areas, stay informed about conditions and prioritize safety.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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To do this, avoid cutting all the way through when trimming off the base of each rib.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Maryland enjoyed its most effective offensive outing since defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 111-85, on Nov. 18, 2005.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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International pressure constrained Israel’s ability to decisively defeat Hamas and fueled Sinwar’s hope that Israel would not be able to sustain the fighting for long.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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At that February hearing, Judge Bowen dismissed an evading police charge, finding that the pursuing Richmond officer had failed to activate his siren during the brief chase.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The post-election honeymoon period is officially over. Democrats and Republicans were back to trading barbs this week as both parties tried to evade blame for a near government shut down.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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In both instances, the virus was a slightly different type than the one circulating in cows.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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With the dugout buzz circulating around Lake Mendota—Thomsen’s discoveries have made international headlines—Madison’s Ho-Chunk population has found an opportunity to reconnect with its past, Quackenbush says.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Powered by a game-high 35 points from Cole Anthony and a plethora of reserve players stepping up, the Magic escaped the jaws of defeat to win 121-114 against the Heat (13-13), who were without Jimmy Butler (illness).Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Over time, for the partner on the receiving end, this dynamic can exacerbate resentment, low self-esteem and a desire to escape.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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