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Recent Examples of outflank
Throughout the day, forces fought to gain hilltop advantages and outflank the enemy, with Union troops ultimately forcing the CSA army to retreat.
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 22 July 2024
Roberts, outflanked on the right, now has even less sway.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Labour has been outflanked on the Left by the Lib Dems, who have pledged an additional £27 billion in spending for health and public services, funded by a rise in CGT and various levies.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 29 June 2024
Sunak is especially vulnerable to the success of the Reform Party – a right-wing group attempting to outflank him on immigration – and the Liberal Democrats, a centrist, pro-European group who have chipped away at Conservative support in affluent, southern parts of England.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 23 May 2024
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 22 July 2024
Roberts, outflanked on the right, now has even less sway.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Labour has been outflanked on the Left by the Lib Dems, who have pledged an additional £27 billion in spending for health and public services, funded by a rise in CGT and various levies.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 29 June 2024
Sunak is especially vulnerable to the success of the Reform Party – a right-wing group attempting to outflank him on immigration – and the Liberal Democrats, a centrist, pro-European group who have chipped away at Conservative support in affluent, southern parts of England.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 23 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outflank
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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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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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Despite its long tradition of use, a comprehensive understanding of what made LE, a seemingly ordinary clay, therapeutic has eluded researchers.Newsweek, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Morgan excels at something that has eluded many traditionally white institutions: graduating critical masses of students of color in unique, high-demand disciplines.David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 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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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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Moreover, cats were more likely to ignore dogs than vice versa, with 42 percent of felines ignoring canines, and 28 percent of dogs shunning cats.Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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As a formerly cruise-averse traveler who still mostly shuns larger ships, small-ship sailing has become one of my favorite ways to explore the world.Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tesla has helped spearhead a movement toward a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model in which people buy their vehicles directly from the company, eschewing a dealership.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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All this comes on the heels of much of the fashion world eschewing fur.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot delves into a crime that shook the town of Channelview, Texas, in 1991.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Add chicken pieces to bag, a few at a time, shaking to coat.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 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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“Outflank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outflank. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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