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circumvent

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


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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

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

Saudi Arabia has been able to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz with shipments from the Red Sea, but none of those barrels are headed to the West Coast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

They allege that when an account is shut down for dangerous behavior, OpenAI instructs the individual on how to resume usage, including tips on how to circumvent the 30-day suspension period.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 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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