circumnavigate
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Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. may hope they can circumnavigate the Islamic Republic by moving oil through new pipelines, but those pipelines will remain vulnerable to missiles and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
A talented aviator, daredevil and dashing superstar, she was attempting to circumnavigate the globe and encourage “other women toward greater independence of thought and action.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024
Similar to the race to the moon, this mission to aerially circumnavigate the world required “uniquely American” coordination and teamwork across military, industry, political and diplomatic figures, said Boeing’s senior corporate historian, Michael Lombardi.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
Most locals agreed and tolerated the truck traffic rerouting through Carbonne to circumnavigate the roadblock, according to the mayor, Denis Turrel.
From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024
The goal for this voyage was to circumnavigate the continent and map all the islands that were still uncharted.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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