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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
Bell sidestepped whether the plaintiffs will prevail in the case.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Some are pointing at Turkey, which allegedly sidestepped the Astana peace process and went behind Russia’s back to sponsor the HTS rebel offensive that overran Damascus last weekend.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris hardly ever addressed the issue during her campaign and sidestepped questions about her past positions trans inclusion in various interviews.
—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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Some are pointing at Turkey, which allegedly sidestepped the Astana peace process and went behind Russia’s back to sponsor the HTS rebel offensive that overran Damascus last weekend.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris hardly ever addressed the issue during her campaign and sidestepped questions about her past positions trans inclusion in various interviews.
—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
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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Sweeping, taking out the garbage or even washing your hair should be avoided.Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Kiddie Tax can be somewhat avoided if there are contributions to a Child IRA, which holds the investments.Chris Carosa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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During his time in the White House, Ford started a program granting amnesty to some men who had evaded the draft during the Vietnam War in exchange for 24 months of public service.Joe Hernandez, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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In federal court in 2018, owners claimed the companies evaded Panamanian taxes, burdening them with debt.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
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That’s not the only bullet dodged by the Blue Jackets on their back end.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hospitals dodged the most substantial efforts in the year-end spending package to reform their industry, but advocates say the door has at least been cracked opened by a limited measure on outpatient billing.Peter Sullivan, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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Instead of complying, the victim ignored the gun, refused to unlock the door and drove away, the sheriff’s office said.Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Accusations of such crimes are often ignored, punished lightly or dismissed.Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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