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as in circumvented
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 sidestepped
Vice President Kamala Harris hardly ever addressed the issue during her campaign and sidestepped questions about her past positions trans inclusion in various interviews.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Still, the board has historically sidestepped hot-button political issues and maintained its low-key politicking.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
When asked for the measuring stick of a lawful election, Lake sidestepped the matter and instead attacked the media.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
The bump stocks ruling The reason is that, on that day, the justices sidestepped discussion of the law’s purpose.
—Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
That was kind of completely sidestepped.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The overwhelming concern—about corruption—was not sidestepped either.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Vance sidestepped putting forward his stance on climate change as a whole, seemingly only recognizing climate science for debate purposes.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
However, agricultural and pest-control groups derided the measure as a potential public health issue that sidestepped the state’s regulatory process.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Still, the board has historically sidestepped hot-button political issues and maintained its low-key politicking.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
When asked for the measuring stick of a lawful election, Lake sidestepped the matter and instead attacked the media.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
The bump stocks ruling The reason is that, on that day, the justices sidestepped discussion of the law’s purpose.
—Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
That was kind of completely sidestepped.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2024
The overwhelming concern—about corruption—was not sidestepped either.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Vance sidestepped putting forward his stance on climate change as a whole, seemingly only recognizing climate science for debate purposes.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
However, agricultural and pest-control groups derided the measure as a potential public health issue that sidestepped the state’s regulatory process.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidestepped
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This is often circumvented by committees such as the NRSC, which can take in up to $578,200 per person per election.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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In all of these scenarios, the tax liability can be circumvented by moving that position to a DAF.Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Yoon Impeachment Attempt Yoon narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday after most lawmakers from the ruling party boycotted the floor vote in the National Assembly.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Initially, that Bogie and Bacall parentage was something their son avoided.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even against Carolina, just before halftime, Hurts evaded heavy pressure on a 15-yard scramble into the Panthers red zone.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Minimizing the number of actions a fugitive takes before and after a crime is crucial to avoid getting caught, said Peter Young, a former FBI fugitive who evaded capture for more than seven years on terrorism charges related to releases of animals from fur farms.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Whiskey suffered injuries, Pluto dodged harm and a third dog was killed.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Yet, the exemption continues, with MLB having recently dodged a potential Supreme Court review by settling a lawsuit brought by minor league clubs who lost their MLB affiliations.Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly four decades, Enzo Ferrari and his company had worshipped at the temple of natural aspiration, but the turbo’s potential could no longer be ignored.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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