Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maneuvering (around)
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Arnel Belizaire, a member of Haiti's parliament, was arrested on charges including financing terrorism and conspiracy against state security after evading national police for two months, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026 -
South Windsor police have charged Rodriguez with evading responsibility, disobeying the signal of an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and improper use of a marker, license or registration.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the 80th minute, Denkey received an assist from Ender Echenique, faking out goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos before finishing with his left foot between a pair of defenders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Among the highlights was Dart taking off in the first quarter, faking out several Eagles defenders, and running to the endzone for a 20-yard touchdown.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Live Nation’s outside lobbyists were working directly with DOJ leadership to strike a deal, as Semafor scooped, sidestepping the antitrust unit and its former chief, Gail Slater.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Von der Leyen is basically sidestepping for now those lawmakers — an unusual move for the European executive and one likely to prompt criticism.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Until Thursday, the global soccer superstar had been equally adept at dodging defenders on the field and political leaders, especially those in his own country of Argentina.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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She was also slammed over how her department is spending the billions of dollars allocated to it by Congress and accused of dodging accountability.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Maneuvering (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maneuvering%20%28around%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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