- present participle of sidestep.
sidestepping
Example Sentences
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But Terry Smith, sometimes called “the English Warren Buffett,” shocked his remaining fans this month by sidestepping that mantra.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Interior Department contracted to spend $14.7 million on the renovation, which a nonprofit sued over for sidestepping required reviews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
“This is an industrial area, and there’s plenty of stuff around to catch fire,” he said, sidestepping a dribble of oily water.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
Snap and TikTok settled with the plaintiff in the Los Angeles case before the trial began, sidestepping a jury entirely.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
“And DuShawn likes Addie,” I say, sidestepping the obvious question, Why is Kelsey putting notes in Joe’s locker?
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
