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as in to bypass
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
employees who try to circumvent the company's dress code
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as in to avoid
to avoid by going around
circumvented the traffic jam by taking an alternate route
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as in to traverse
to travel completely around
most casual joggers will be able to circumvent the reservoir without too much of a strain
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Recent Examples of circumvent
Gun-rights groups and manufacturers counter that the law is designed to circumvent federal protections and burden lawful businesses.
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
In its statement, Anthropic said the government had identified a specific technique that could allow users to circumvent some narrow safeguards for Fable 5.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
The breakdown of political order after the war allowed some investors and companies to circumvent these processes or bend the rules by paying hefty bribes to people working in the federal and regional government.
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Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
Democrats have increasingly turned to discharge petitions, which require a simple majority, to circumvent House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
In its statement, Anthropic said the government had identified a specific technique that could allow users to circumvent some narrow safeguards for Fable 5.
—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
The breakdown of political order after the war allowed some investors and companies to circumvent these processes or bend the rules by paying hefty bribes to people working in the federal and regional government.
—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
Democrats have increasingly turned to discharge petitions, which require a simple majority, to circumvent House Speaker Mike Johnson.
—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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As fans leave Miami Stadium following World Cup matches, many are finding a way to bypass heavy gridlock by utilizing a free, county-run shuttle system.
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The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
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Manhattan matchup The two super PAC networks have largely shied away from producing ads that mention AI and have mostly chosen to avoid competing against each other in the same races.
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Drivers are being advised to take alternate routes and to avoid the area.
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Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.
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While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.
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Federal officials said Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was arrested in the Philippines after allegedly evading authorities for nearly two years.
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Disclosure Day sees Daniel (O'Connor) and Margaret (Blunt) racing to evade the sinister Wardex corporation with the ultimate goal of disclosure.
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Night is falling in Altadena as bats circle, peacocks wail and photographer Kevin Cooley tries to capture what’s left of a tree.
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Caglianone circled the bases for the sixth time in his last five games.
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The comedy series followed Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who tries to adjust to normal life by moving to New York City after escaping a cult.
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Many high-achieving women, despite outward success, secretly feel exhausted and long to escape their demanding lives.
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Departing from traditional geographical or chronological arrangements, the show aims to take advantage of the layout of the galleries, which encircle a courtyard and allow multiple entry points.
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What Iran tried to do is encircle Israel with fire, with enemies.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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By the time the sponsor wants to sell, the buyer sees what the sponsor ignored.
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“Circumvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumvent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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