bypassing

Example Sentences

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A fast-growing offshore market is giving investors around the world an opportunity to trade what is expected to be the biggest IPO in history before it even happens — all while completely bypassing Wall Street.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Elliott checked and scrolled compulsively, bypassing the parental controls, sneaking down to grab his phone from the family charging unit in the kitchen at night.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Prediction markets threaten sports betting by bypassing state regulations, impacting traditional sportsbook revenue.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Private-equity firms use management-services organizations to invest in law practices, bypassing direct ownership prohibitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Until now, the war’s battles had flowed around Verdun, bypassing the city and its fortress.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman