sidestepping

Example Sentences

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Delta Air Lines on Tuesday reported holiday-quarter profit that beat expectations and record full-year revenue, sidestepping a temporary knock on air-travel demand thanks to the U.S. government shutdown.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 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

The board, Comer alleged, is sidestepping the fundamental fiduciary obligation to protect “the integrity of the museum, despite our best intentions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

He heard Newt yell, but he ignored him and ran down the hall, sidestepping and jumping over hundreds of splintered pieces of wood.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner