sidestepped
Example Sentences
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Asked about the prospect of another referendum following the PQ win, Carney sidestepped.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
As Robyn explains in Slate, the majority sidestepped the question weighing the actual legality of the ballroom’s construction, focusing instead on a technical question of standing.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
Warsh repeatedly sidestepped questions Wednesday about the outlook and policy implications for the Fed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Leavitt, however, sidestepped questions about who currently has control over the oil route.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
A man grunted as he sidestepped, almost bumping Chicken with a suitcase.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
