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bypass

[bahy-pas, -pahs] / ˈbaɪˌpæs, -ˌpɑs /


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An angiogram revealed some abnormalities in his arteries, and Hugh was then diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and told he needed triple bypass surgery, an operation to improve blood flow to the heart.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

VPNs enable users to bypass geo-restrictions and access all content on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates increased shipments through pipelines that bypass the strait.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“The legacy of the crisis will result in the construction of infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz,” said Hamad Hussain, commodities economist at London-based research firm Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Since that time he had missed few practices, and it went without saying that he hadn’t missed any games, except for the time he had heart bypass surgery in Houston.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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