sidestep

Example Sentences

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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

Investing in AI without actually investing in it is one way to sidestep concerns among some investors that a bubble is building for the hot technology.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 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

It grew harder and harder to run, with the branches and knots of the trees forcing me to scoot and sidestep, but eventually I forced my way through and stumbled into a clearing.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia