bypass

Example Sentences

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Then, in February 2019, Buckingham suffered a heart attack and had to undergo triple bypass surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But the Endangered Species Committee has the power to bypass the law in the interest of national security or when there are no other alternatives to a project.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Taken together, these risks could erode Riyadh’s ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz,” the J.P.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

The company operates a biometric identity platform that allows passengers to bypass the traditional airport security line.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

I riffle through the herbal tea bags in the kitchenette, Lemon Mist, Morning Thunder, and bypass them in favor of some thick, jolting, poisonous coffee.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood