circumvent
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Because presidents have never previously used this authority to circumvent the Clean Air Act, industries were left guessing how to make the request, experts said.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Meanwhile, state regulators are targeting VPNs - virtual private networks used to circumvent restrictions.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Although the law sets forth detailed procedures that must be followed before withdrawing Medicaid or Medicare funds, Kasubhai noted, Kennedy’s declaration aimed to circumvent all that: “Immediate compliance was demanded.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The company has also pushed back against farmers’ attempts to gain access to embedded software to make engines run faster, or to circumvent emissions controls to get better fuel economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Hera kept silence then, but her thoughts were busy as to how she might help the Greeks and circumvent Zeus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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