sidestep

Example Sentences

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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

Tariffs tied to "country of origin" rules still apply regardless of where a company is headquartered, meaning businesses cannot easily sidestep Chinese supply chains.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

So why do fiscal policymakers on both sides of the political aisle sidestep the issue?

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Do you think Tether will gain acceptance in the U.S. despite its history as a tool to sidestep sanctions?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

I'm wearing undies and a hospital gown that flaps open in the back, so when she asks me to walk, heel to toe, across the room, I sidestep like a crab.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi