bypassing
Example Sentences
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Since the Iran war began, the kingdom has ramped up exports across the country to its Red Sea coast, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and shipped them through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait to Asian customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Consumers bypassing or canceling their cable subscriptions are cutting into the fees stations receive from pay TV providers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
However, the rapid arrival of Kimi K3 suggests Chinese firms are successfully bypassing these regulatory barriers and advancing independently despite US restrictions on hardware sales.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The move comes even as other Gulf states, unconvinced by the US security umbrella, have engaged with Iran, and despite Oman's rise as a regional logistics hub bypassing the strait.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
You wash your hands, bypassing the paper towel dispenser, shaking the water off.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
