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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuver (around)
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Cromartie also took a plea deal for charges including strangulation, third degree assault of a police officer, first degree wanton endangerment, disarming a peace officer, fleeing or evading police, resisting arrest and violation of a foreign protective order, according to court records.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
18 July 2025 -
The first suspect, a 47-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, evading a police officer, conspiring to commit a crime, vehicle hit and run, parole violations and resisting arrest, according to a press release from the Redwood City Police Department.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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The attorney general dodged another legal entanglement during the waning days of former President Joe Biden's administration when the Justice Department ended a criminal corruption investigation without filing charges.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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But Maryland has so far dodged the worst of the insurance crisis.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Near the end of the run, Fiske made a terrific move to fake out a would-be tackler.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Baty double-clutched as if trying to fake out Smith.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Critics argue the administration is sidestepping its earlier promises of transparency, especially as Bondi continues to avoid questions about the decision.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The Chinese government sidestepped a question about the status of deal talks on Monday.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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“Maneuver (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuver%20%28around%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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