skirting

Example Sentences

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The G-7 financial chiefs also discussed ways to prevent countries from skirting sanctions against Moscow meant to hinder its ability to continue the war.

From Seattle Times

Leaders attending the talks in Niigata said they would be considering ways to prevent countries from skirting sanctions against Moscow meant to hinder its ability to continue the war.

From Seattle Times

“He’s very good at skirting the truth, and I’m just not sure this verdict pins him down, but it definitely helps,” the 35-year-old said.

From Seattle Times

They walked along a steady stream of water, skirting the soft mud on its edges.

From Seattle Times

"It was in the skirting boards, the wallpaper, just everywhere. And within about a couple of years, the place was just decimated by black mould."

From BBC