Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for end-running
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Like similar faux fur styles, the brand recommends avoiding frequent washing to maintain their plush texture.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026 -
Cutting down on caffeine after lunchtime, avoiding (or limiting) naps, and engaging in a relaxing bedtime routine can all aid in the process too—as will patience.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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Her grandfather, George Craig, had made his way there after escaping enslavement with the aid of John Brown, and was working as a barber in the town of Grinnell.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of our paths — whether that meant escaping war in Ethiopia or being the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors — many of us labor under the belief that this work requires us to commit to the ideals of this nation and not the indignation and nightmare of the insurrection.—
Sarah Ghermay,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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While Bryant was able to come from behind, the Lady Hornets had a hard time shaking off the Lady Warriors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Union City man who was allegedly driving the getaway vehicle was also booked on suspicion of evading police with disregard to public safety and fleeing police in opposite lanes of traffic.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Until now, the plaintiffs had effectively accused Wexner of evading service.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Damon Severson made a seeing-eye pass and then a seeing-eye shot, both eluding four Ducks.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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What happened during his first court appearance Hours earlier, Prendergast appeared before a Miami-Dade judge for a bond hearing after being charged with grand theft, fleeing and eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
17 Dec. 2025
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Goff said the decision was not based on concerns that air travelers were shunning Avelo because of its involvement in deportations.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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So why are investors shunning this particular flavor of risk?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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For the last 17 years, Mellencamp has heeded that advice, eschewing large, outdoor venues for smaller, more intimate theaters.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Bad Plus, the iconoclastic jazz group known for its genre-eschewing approach, will disband in 2026, closing a 26-year chapter of experimentation.—
Marc Schneider,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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Mobility is big with not only self-driving vehicles but also with boats and drones and all sorts of other ways of getting around.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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But then there are also ways to think about getting around that.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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“End-running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/end-running. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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