as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
an old shack on the skirts of the town
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirt
Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Ulla Johnson styled an oversized denim pocket tee with a white table cloth skirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
Under his leadership, Florida skirted CDC pandemic guidelines regarding masks and social distancing, as well as vaccine requirements for children.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
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She was drawn to a racy look by Ann Demeulemeester—a long white skirt with a top comprising a single white feather.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Ulla Johnson styled an oversized denim pocket tee with a white table cloth skirt.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
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Sara was skirting the northern coast of Honduras on its way into the Yucatan Peninsula, but it was set to weaken quickly over land before traveling into the Bay of Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Nov. 2024
Under his leadership, Florida skirted CDC pandemic guidelines regarding masks and social distancing, as well as vaccine requirements for children.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
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Its perimeter defense was too inconsistent all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025 No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball improves to 9-0 with 87-52 win over Mount St. Mary’s Gillespie said perimeter defense was stressed as a key by the Maryland coaches.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Chao and Moore were also the subject of controversy last year when an independent investigation and report by a civil grand jury accused the two of poor treatment towards city staff and bypassing councilmember protocols.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Miller recently predicted Walker would bypass the Yankees and sign a three-year, $75 million deal with the Washington Nationals.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Cleo first released a patch for the bug currently being exploited in October, but hackers appear to have circumvented it, and the company is urging customers to apply its new patch now.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Orley's warehouse provider noted a surge in demand as companies have started to stockpile inventory to circumvent future tariffs.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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And join us next week on the Chasing Life podcast to hear a conversation between Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Dr. Francis Collins, the former head of the National Institutes of Health. CNN Audio’s Grace Walker contributed to this report.Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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As part of the transaction, Vera Wang will continue in her role as founder and chief creative officer and will join WHP Global as a shareholder, continuing to have a role in shaping the brand’s creative direction and growth.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Roughly halfway between Hawai’i and American Samoa, Palmyra Atoll forms a circular chain of about 26 small islets surrounded by multiple lagoons and bordered by 15,000 acres of shallow and deeper reefs.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The front of the coin features Brutus’ profile bordered by a laurel wreath.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Now, unidentified drones are flying over New Jersey, avoiding radar detection.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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These malicious programs leverage artificial intelligence to adapt and evade traditional security measures.John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The sanctions target around 50 ships described as aging and often decrepit that are reportedly operating illegally to evade restrictions.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Skirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirt. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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