circumvent
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The House was able to force a vote on the measure Thursday after Republican supporters of the bill joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that essentially allows a majority to circumvent leadership.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Now, spurred by the Iran war, the region’s petrostates are rushing to draw new lines to circumvent it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Once there, it’s mixed with local gum to circumvent sourcing policies of international gum processing companies, which aim to curb import of gum from conflict-ridden areas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
With the Iran war now well into its third month, countries are scrambling to circumvent the geopolitical tug of war by transitioning more quickly to renewables.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
I find most interesting the conspiracy of life in the desert to circumvent the death rays of the all-conquering sun.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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