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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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2
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
But the sale went through after Harris got around 20 partners to put up the capital, and the experienced sports team owner set out to change the culture within the team on all fronts.
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
To get around opposition to new ports, Republicans during Trump’s first term considered but never acted on a plan to use West Coast military bases or other federal properties as fossil fuel export sites.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
The guide combines essential information – such as getting around on an island lacking roads connecting the major settlements – with advice on what to see and do, and where to stay and eat.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
But there’s no getting around the fact that U.S. domestic crude oil production grew to more than any country, ever, during his time in office.
—Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
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Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
To get around opposition to new ports, Republicans during Trump’s first term considered but never acted on a plan to use West Coast military bases or other federal properties as fossil fuel export sites.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
The guide combines essential information – such as getting around on an island lacking roads connecting the major settlements – with advice on what to see and do, and where to stay and eat.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
But there’s no getting around the fact that U.S. domestic crude oil production grew to more than any country, ever, during his time in office.
—Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get around
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Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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Cognitive behavioral therapy can be an effective way to overcome a tendency to simply steer clear of your triggers.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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The agency, however, has struggled with large shortages of air traffic controllers, who must meet stringent medical requirements that could not be circumvented by DEI initiatives.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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But rather than renegotiate those contracts, Adams and his predecessors have circumvented the standard procurement process with a series of short-term contract extensions, according to the letter.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services and other valuable church programs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Another winter storm is slated to bring heavy snow and ice to the Central Plains later Tuesday, and spread into the Midwest and Great Lakes Wednesday.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Almost Friday’s office in Venice functions like a television studio while avoiding the town’s red tape.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Maersk has been avoiding the area since December 2023, when Houthi militants began attacking ships in the region.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2025
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In response, Israel has resolved that Hamas and other extremist factions must be not just deterred but decisively defeated.—
Jane Harman,
TIME,
9 Feb. 2025
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Netanyahu meanwhile is under heavy pressure from his far-right political allies to resume the war after the first phase so that Hamas, which carried out the deadliest attack on Israelis in their history, can be defeated.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Some Chinese steel goes through Mexico then into our country, in an effort to evade tariffs on the metal.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fox News took an exclusive late-night helicopter ride over the El Paso, Texas, sector, offering a glimpse into U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations to capture migrants trying to evade, and the challenges agents face each night.—
Brooke Taylor,
Fox News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The nonprofit has a library that circulates 3,000 books daily, provides substance abuse and alcohol anonymous training, and offers reentry classes and chaplain services to support religious needs while at the detention center, Alcorn said.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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State of play: House Republicans met on reconciliation options Wednesday and heard committee chairs present essentially the same options that have been circulating over the last few weeks.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Then her best friend joined the Navy, and Thorn saw a way to escape.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of New Snowbird Options to Florida Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways, and Southwest are adding dozens of new routes to the Sunshine State just in time for northerners to escape the next six weeks of winter.—
Edward Russell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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