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
Then they would promptly sidestep or bet against it, deflating the bubble before it could expand anywhere near the bursting point.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
But quibbling over individual op-eds let him sidestep some uncomfortable introspection.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
The bottom line: If you’ve ever been tempted to sell in May, this is your best chance to sidestep a mediocre market — or worse.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Nowadays, my sister did everything in her power to sidestep her.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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