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bypass

[bahy-pas, -pahs] / ˈbaɪˌpæs, -ˌpɑs /


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The Annan Road is usually one of the busiest routes into and out of Dumfries, taking traffic to and from the town's bypass.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Governments across the Gulf region are pouring billions into new pipelines, rail corridors and energy storage hubs to bypass the waterway for good.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The latter two allow the house to bypass probate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Millions of people worldwide use VPNs to enhance their digital privacy, bypass geo-restrictions, and secure public WiFi, among other things.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“I understand that Rasheed agha has tickets for the bus to Kabul that leaves shordy. So, in the interest of time, we will bypass some of the traditional steps to speed up the proceedings.”

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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