sidestepping

Example Sentences

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Sidestepping the deification of his subject, Mr. O’Meara humanizes Prefontaine in his vexing contradictions, buoyant spirit and brutal competitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2025

Sidestepping the danger, White slowly pushes her opponent back, clinching the affair with 70.

From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Sidestepping them, as the country has done on 16 previous occasions, could spell danger, he added, noting that any breakdown would compel Sri Lanka to repay $6-7 billion of foreign debt every year until 2029.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Sidestepping traffic, he reached the center of the intersection, where cars were waiting at a traffic light.

From Washington Post • Jul. 20, 2017

Sidestepping him, Jerry pulled several bonds of large denomination from the envelope.

From Whispering Walls by Wirt, Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine)