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Recent Examples of end run
Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
Here comes another start-up aiming to empower creators — and do an end run around traditional Hollywood studios.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 May 2025
George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
But the measure, which is privileged under Senate rules, is the latest example of Democrats using the tools of the minority to end-run that control.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Kennedy’s end run around his department’s own experts is part of a pattern that threatens the proper functioning of science.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
Here comes another start-up aiming to empower creators — and do an end run around traditional Hollywood studios.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 May 2025
Verb
Fund withholding originated in an effort to end-run restrictive interstate commerce decisions.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2025
But the measure, which is privileged under Senate rules, is the latest example of Democrats using the tools of the minority to end-run that control.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for end run
Noun
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Perched atop a bluff near the Bull Run Mountains is 50 West Vineyards.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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D'Angelo explained exactly what had happened to make that scene, in which a squirrel leaps out of the family tree, prompting the family to run around the house to try and evade it.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say Pyongyang’s focus now appears to be on refining payload capacity and survivability to ensure its arsenal can evade US and allied missile defenses.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the many shortcomings of the feline species is its disinterest in playing fetch.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Owners can relax poolside while their furry friends chase fountains, play fetch in the water and meet new doggie pals.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Khamenei has made feints and tactical adjustments.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the above video, Edwards throws a jab and feint, and follows it up with a head kick that sends Rosta to the canvas.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With roughly 180 resorts spread across its atolls, there are dozens of worthy five-star escapes to choose from.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Auger-Aliassime played some of his best tennis since the early 2020s in the second and fourth sets, winning the former and having Sinner on the edge of going a break down for 3-1 in the latter, before the Italian escaped.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There's also knee slides, double jumps, and quick-dodges in all directions.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The former is what the first game had, and is more meant for short-range dashes and dodges.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the system’s rigged against you, try to undermine it or circumvent it.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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In response, Russia pivoted towards eastward to China again, signing the Power of Siberia Pipeline, and then accelerating the development of payment systems like Mir and System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS) to circumvent Western financial systems.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“End run.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/end%20run. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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