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Recent Examples of outflank
For Iran, Hezbollah was supposed to be the cornerstone of its strategy to outflank superior adversaries, such as Israel, with armed proxies.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
For all the talk about Russia building its own sphere of influence, the country has been outflanked by NATO and the European Union in eastern Europe, and China is competing with it for influence in Central Asia.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
Throughout the day, forces fought to gain hilltop advantages and outflank the enemy, with Union troops ultimately forcing the CSA army to retreat.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 22 July 2024
Roberts, outflanked on the right, now has even less sway.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
For all the talk about Russia building its own sphere of influence, the country has been outflanked by NATO and the European Union in eastern Europe, and China is competing with it for influence in Central Asia.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
Throughout the day, forces fought to gain hilltop advantages and outflank the enemy, with Union troops ultimately forcing the CSA army to retreat.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 22 July 2024
Roberts, outflanked on the right, now has even less sway.
—Ruth Marcus, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outflank
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DeAngelo evaded prosecution for years while committing a string of murders and rapes across the Golden State between 1974 and 1986, including two murders and nine kidnappings in Sacramento County alone.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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No criticism about images today can evade the question of improbable scale.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Soundproofing your apartment and crate-training your pup will help your dog bark less and avoid complaints from angry neighbors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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To avoid repeating last season’s miscues, Monachino said the defensive staff has designed a simple system to help players execute more effectively.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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Dangerous Gmail Invoice Bypasses Email Security Lady Gaga Creates Mayhem On ‘Saturday Night Live’ J-Hope Has Yet to Hit No. 1 as a Soloist J-Hope may be one of the most successful South Korean soloists on the Digital Song Sales chart, but there’s still one accomplishment that has eluded him.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The project is nearing federal environmental review after two years of public engagement, a milestone that has eluded past state and city administrations.—
Sam Schwartz,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yolanda, who escaped across the border into Mexico later that day, was named a primary suspect.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Four-time All-Star Boston small forward Jaylen Brown, who went to the University of California at Berkeley, similarly shunned a Stanford jersey that had been snuck into the collection.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Old Trafford was shunned for England’s hosting of the 2028 UEFA European Championship, but the new stadium is likely to host similar major events such as the Champions League final.—
Steve Price,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, most religions also include a subset of followers who argue for eschewing material things in favor of a more spiritual life frequently personified by hermits.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Lilac Bridesmaid Dresses For brides wanting to eschew the expected, dress your bridesmaids in a delicate shade of lilac.—
Caroline Griswold,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the past, Boston has been able to shake off adversity and remain successful.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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New tariffs take effect this week upending global alliances, shaking business and consumer confidence, and rattling the markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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The comedians who most adeptly circumvent this problem seem to be the ones who collaborate actively with their partners.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
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Last week, the Daily News reported Daughtry, who lives on Long Island, was granted a waiver to circumvent the New York City residency requirement that comes with a deputy mayor post.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Outflank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outflank. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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