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as in to overcome
to achieve a victory over
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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as in to spread
to become known
word of the discovery of gold quickly got around
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as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
their lawyer has spent months trying to get around certain restrictions in the contract
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Recent Examples of get around
To keep things moving and be a considerate fellow passenger, here are four major subway mistakes to avoid in New York City, according to locals who rely on the public transit system to get around every day.
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Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
While Jesse could float in mid-air, Dylan utilises double-jumps and dashes to get around.
—George Yang, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Of course, the conversation got around to Mullins’ game-winning shot against Duke and the rising sophomore’s focus this offseason on getting stronger and showing more versatility.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
The initiative’s website also features a World Cup section, outlining proper soccer terminology, tips for getting around the Northland and weekly watch parties hosted or promoted by Go North KC.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
While Jesse could float in mid-air, Dylan utilises double-jumps and dashes to get around.
—George Yang, Space.com, 15 June 2026
Of course, the conversation got around to Mullins’ game-winning shot against Duke and the rising sophomore’s focus this offseason on getting stronger and showing more versatility.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
The initiative’s website also features a World Cup section, outlining proper soccer terminology, tips for getting around the Northland and weekly watch parties hosted or promoted by Go North KC.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get around
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Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Its highly specialized strategy likely evolved to take advantage of the ant’s natural aggression and then overcome its defenses; the slingshot mechanism flings the ant from the foraging trail, reducing the risk that the spider will be swarmed by other workers, the researchers hypothesized.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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In India, for instance, people are using VPNs to circumvent a national Telegram ban imposed to prevent cheating on national exams.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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About 20 African countries actively uphold term limits, the think tank says, while others have abolished or circumvented them, or are under military regimes that have suspended constitutional rule, allowing long-serving leaders to remain in office.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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While proudly rooted in Italy, the business today features 260 stores spread across 60 countries, giving it a front-row seat to how the world spectates and celebrates the game.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
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Investigators found that initial structural failure spread to other elements of the pool deck and street-level parking garage and caused cracks to grow over the span of a few weeks, eventually unseating the southern edge of the pool deck slab from its supporting wall, the report said.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Drivers are being advised to take alternate routes and to avoid the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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And the resounding manner of Burnham’s win – comprehensively defeating Reform weeks after Labour was routed in local elections – gives him considerable momentum too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Scotland, which defeated Haiti 1-0 on the same field last Friday, likely would need to beat or draw Brazil in its group-stage finale in Miami to qualify for the Round of 32.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Federal officials said Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was arrested in the Philippines after allegedly evading authorities for nearly two years.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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The family also claims the County failed to stop dangerous drugs from circulating inside the jail system.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Following the news breaking, rumors of infidelity on both sides began circulating on social media.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Many high-achieving women, despite outward success, secretly feel exhausted and long to escape their demanding lives.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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