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Recent Examples of outflank
Sharaa, who has signed a five-year transitional document that serves as a de facto constitution, seems aware of the risks and has thus far been able to outflank his potential rivals and saboteurs, keeping his country out of the ongoing regional war.
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Alvaro Vargas Llosa, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Some have taken to local stations in a bid to outflank rights that bar other advertisers in a particular category from the national stage.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
As of today, the network’s steps have largely seemed like minor extensions of its TV product, rather than the big swings needed to outflank its new rivals in digital, who command similar reach but can act nimbly — and don’t need to run a 24-hour cable broadcast on the side.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Alvaro Vargas Llosa, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Some have taken to local stations in a bid to outflank rights that bar other advertisers in a particular category from the national stage.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
As of today, the network’s steps have largely seemed like minor extensions of its TV product, rather than the big swings needed to outflank its new rivals in digital, who command similar reach but can act nimbly — and don’t need to run a 24-hour cable broadcast on the side.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025
In The Mayor of Casterbridge, his 1886 novel about a man who attempts to outflank the great error of his past, the English writer Thomas Hardy offers an interpersonal version of the geopolitical misconstructions Westad articulates.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outflank
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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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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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Arnautovic achieves a dream There are not many boxes left to tick for Arnautovic to tick, but scoring in the World Cup had eluded the 37-year-old — until now.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The court documents stated Holmes later eluded officers at a local convenience store.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
16 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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In 1980, Uncanny X-Men was one of the most influential comics at Marvel, attracting readers with its stories of heroes shunned by society, yet willing to don costumes and save a world that hated and feared them.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Vampires represent those who have shunned their own humanity in order to achieve a nonexistent sense of superiority.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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In his mid-fifties, Damon eschewed gluten and did many pullups.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Canada’s first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed yesterday when midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In a major rupture, strong shaking could cause severe damage near the fault and in areas built on soft or water-saturated soils, which can amplify shaking.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 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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