sidestep
Example Sentences
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Senate in Michigan is trying to sidestep another internecine fight by keeping his eye on the goal.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 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
Now they are just hoping to sidestep a recession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Interest in regulating the booming asset class has spread across the aisle in Congress amid concerns over prediction-market insider trading and sports markets that sidestep state gambling regulations.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Coach used to make us do sidestep drills to keep us light on our feet, light enough to tail somebody in silence.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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