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circumvention

[sur-kuhm-ven-shuhn] / ˌsɜr kəmˈvɛn ʃən /
NOUN
escape
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STRONG


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"The findings suggest that the period immediately after the introduction of the act was characterised by limited implementation, incomplete compliance, and substantial circumvention of social media restrictions."

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

Many are using some form of “filter shekan” — an Iranian term for virtual private networks, circumvention apps and other tools that can bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2026

Fortunately, the U.S. doesn’t need new legislation to halt such circumvention.

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

Censorship circumvention helps people in restrictive countries access the open internet.

From Salon Feb. 11, 2026

I will stake my existence that she never stooped to any fraudulent circumvention of my poor uncle.

From The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William




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