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circumvent

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


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There have been massive crypto flows linked to Iran, which commentators have said are being used to circumvent sanctions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Convoluted Line A” and “Convoluted Line B” are metal troughs set into a raised concrete platform, their winding forms charting a course that visitors must circumvent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company’s policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export-control laws and regulations,” Super Micro said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Helen Long, chief executive of Dying with Dignity Canada, called the legislation a "direct attempt to circumvent the constitutional criminal law authority" and said it limits patient autonomy.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

But I’d never been to Mbandaka, had no idea how far I’d have to go out of my way to circumvent it.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer




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