sidestepping

Example Sentences

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McGinn collected Youri Tielemans' long ball and remained cool, sidestepping the 'keeper and stroking the ball into the empty net.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 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

“But they’re exhibiting great capital discipline. If you’re worried about the circular financing and overspending, Apple is sidestepping all of that.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 22, 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

It was just after dawn and the air was heavy with dew and Olanna wandered around in the damp coolness, under the green foliage of the forest, sidestepping thick roots.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie