sidestep

Example Sentences

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The panel, though, says it would like to see the academy sidestep its usual voting habits and honor some genre work as well.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But it’s equally easy to sidestep that scene entirely and disappear into the gentler world of farm stands, lake swims and small-town New England.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But quibbling over individual op-eds let him sidestep some uncomfortable introspection.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Yet, until now, tech companies have been able to sidestep responsibility for the pain they have wrought on families across the country.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

I managed to sidestep the first kids swing, but these guys were not as stupid as the Minotaur.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan