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circumvent

[sur-kuhm-vent, sur-kuhm-vent] / ˌsɜr kəmˈvɛnt, ˈsɜr kəmˌvɛnt /


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Their lawsuit also claims that when an account is shut down for dangerous behavior, OpenAI instructs the individual on how to resume usage, including tips on how to circumvent the 30-day suspension period.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

The House was able to force a vote on the measure Thursday after Republican supporters of the bill joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that essentially allows a majority to circumvent leadership.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

The report said the goal seemed to be to circumvent a $2,500 cap and add a $480 gratuity, or 20%, in a place where tipping isn’t customary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

Once there, it’s mixed with local gum to circumvent sourcing policies of international gum processing companies, which aim to curb import of gum from conflict-ridden areas.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

His tracks led toward the east buttress of Denali, straight through a labyrinth of giant crevasses, evidence that he had made no apparent effort to circumvent obvious hazards.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

But Carvajal-Muñoz’s attorneys are testing a legal theory that circumvents these roadblocks by suing officers under state law for violations of his constitutional rights.

From Slate Apr. 15, 2026

“From Internet memes to late-night comedians, from cartoons to the plays and poems as old as organized government itself — Political Satire circumvents traditional gatekeepers & helps hold those in power accountable,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 2, 2025

Wen's case shines a light on the various ways in which North Korea circumvents international sanctions on its arms trade.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2025

International social media platforms like X and YouTube are blocked in China, but can still be accessed with software that circumvents the country’s censorship systems.

From Seattle Times Feb. 26, 2024

To clothe the migrants, he circumvents Mexican Customs, which inspects cars and confiscates used clothing coming into the country, in what Padre Leo believes is an attempt to protect Mexican clothing manufacturers.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

With swiftly circumvented filters and no discernment, LLMs deliver “expertise” even when they shouldn’t.

From Slate Jun. 19, 2026

While communication between candidate campaigns and independent committees is forbidden, these rules are commonly circumvented using legal but obvious methods.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2026

Other experts are more sceptical, warning such restrictions could be easily circumvented or could push children to darker corners of the internet.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2026

Industry experts and research suggest a cap could reduce credit access for risky borrowers and may be circumvented by other fees.

From Barron's Jan. 10, 2026

There were some alarms and emergencies, but the combined intelligence of the humans on Earth and the robot in space circumvented disaster.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

These laws restrict data collection and use to the purposes of gathering the data, and they prevent companies from circumventing these limits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

The sentencing of Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg to 14 years in federal prison on Monday brings the NBA a step closer to concluding its nine-month investigation into the Clippers allegedly circumventing the salary cap.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

"This indictment should send a message to all ship operators that circumventing safety requirements and breaking US laws will not be tolerated," Paul said.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

In a speech this year in Detroit, Trump called China “great” and said he welcomed its factories in the U.S. as a means to create jobs while circumventing his tariffs on foreign autos.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

And by catching and circumventing threatening behavior early, there was a good chance of diverting those students toward a more positive path.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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