sidestepping

Example Sentences

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The book ends with Fagan questioning the appeal of hunting across the millennia and sidestepping an answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Her women aren’t triumphing so much as sidestepping death, and forced to live with their choices’ aftereffects for years to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

He can, in certain circumstances, strong-arm the world into realigning with his interests while sidestepping the tripwires that his predecessors worried would bring them down.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

If you are gaming or streaming, a VPN can hide your identity from your ISP, potentially sidestepping network slowdowns.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

Walking with his head down and sidestepping the crowds.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon