bypass

Example Sentences

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California’s direct democracy originated during the early 20th century’s Progressive Era to allow citizens to bypass the Legislature and enact reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

That includes in 2004, when he underwent quadruple bypass surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

In the U.S., the market for weight-loss pills is expected to largely be what is called “direct pay,” meaning that Americans bypass the health-insurance system and pay out of pocket for slightly lower-priced medications.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

For the past 80 years BBC Russian has sought to bypass those restrictions, which for decades featured jamming of its short-wave radio broadcasts and now involve blocking its website.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He’s the one person in the universe allowed to bypass all of our security.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman