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circumvent

[sur-kuhm-vent, sur-kuhm-vent] / ˌsɜr kəmˈvɛnt, ˈsɜr kəmˌvɛnt /


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Walter’s conglomerate, TWG Global, has said the firm “always acted in good faith, and insinuations that we have in any way attempted to circumvent our obligations is simply false.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

“We have always acted in good faith, and insinuations that we have in any way attempted to circumvent our obligations is simply false,” said a spokesman for TWG Global, Walter’s conglomerate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

There has been an ongoing war between some employees and companies to circumvent the intent of return-to-office mandates.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Last season, BBC Sport exposed the black market of top-flight tickets available for resale online, which circumvent UK laws against ticket touting by being based abroad.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

John, Cindy, and Mark had left the main road and managed to circumvent the first roadblock.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

But Carvajal-Muñoz’s attorneys are testing a legal theory that circumvents these roadblocks by suing officers under state law for violations of his constitutional rights.

From Slate Apr. 15, 2026

“From Internet memes to late-night comedians, from cartoons to the plays and poems as old as organized government itself — Political Satire circumvents traditional gatekeepers & helps hold those in power accountable,” he continued.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 2, 2025

Tebas said that the complaint centres on his belief that "City have a structure that circumvents the rules" including a group of companies in the United Arab Emirates outside the City Football Group.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2025

International social media platforms like X and YouTube are blocked in China, but can still be accessed with software that circumvents the country’s censorship systems.

From Seattle Times Feb. 26, 2024

Perhaps tomorrow someone will invent a theory consistent with everything else we know that circumvents paradoxes on such matters as simultaneity, avoids privileged reference frames and still permits travel faster than light.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

If Dodgers’ ownership is found to have circumvented the rules, there should be serious consequences.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

"Sanctions are being circumvented using ageing and poorly maintained tankers, putting coastlines and marine ecosystems at risk," she said.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

With swiftly circumvented filters and no discernment, LLMs deliver “expertise” even when they shouldn’t.

From Slate Jun. 19, 2026

They also say bans can be easily circumvented.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

There were some alarms and emergencies, but the combined intelligence of the humans on Earth and the robot in space circumvented disaster.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Since the start of the year, nine shadow fleet tankers suspected of circumventing sanctions have been seized around the EU.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

These laws restrict data collection and use to the purposes of gathering the data, and they prevent companies from circumventing these limits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

The issue has raised concerns about how players are circumventing the NBA’s salary cap.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

"This indictment should send a message to all ship operators that circumventing safety requirements and breaking US laws will not be tolerated," Paul said.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

He was the kind of man who worked hard, enjoyed circumventing risks, and avoided the limelight.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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