as in to evade
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Recent Examples of outflank
Elsewhere in corporate earnings news, NatWest Group shed more than 2% after the U.K. lender recorded fourth-quarter profit of £1.48 billion, outflanking analysts’ estimates of £1.24 billion.
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Hugh Leask,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 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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Hugh Leask,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 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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The men wore women’s clothing in an attempt to evade RSF militiamen, but they were found out.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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At the same time, more advanced Ukrainian drones with longer ranges have evaded air defenses and attacked Russian oil export terminals, limiting the gains from higher oil prices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into the owner of a malfunctioning chemical storage tank in Garden Grove that has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents as fire crews race to avoid an explosion.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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The Metropolitan Police Department said on its X Account that the Secret Service was working the scene and cautioned people to avoid the area.—
Darlene Superville,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Even a naming-rights deal has eluded the London Stadium to date.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The former Atlanta mayor hopes to win a seat that has eluded her party for more than two decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Buford-Johnson and her daughter escaped into freezing water before climbing onto the hood of a car to wait for rescue.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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When the army withdrew from the city, Abdul Rahman decided to escape with her eight children, husband, two brothers and sisters and other relatives.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The fact that the highlight of Henri’s wartime experience seems to be the moment Petain arrives in Limoges for a parade, only to shun him during a meet-and-greet afterwards, reveals to what extent all his efforts were in vain.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Countries that have vowed to shun Israeli weapons makers are nonetheless quietly placing orders, according to industry officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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New York Tendaberry, released in the fall of 1969, mostly consists of Nyro alone at the piano, delivering songs that eschewed and subverted most of the characteristics that had won her attention and adoration throughout the preceding decade.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
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The frenetic energy serves to propel the watcher to each new twist and reveal, eschewing a grimness that would otherwise bring down the mood.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Built from the bones of a 12th-century hostelry, its hub is a vast, glamorous lounge bar complete with mixologists shaking modern-day mocktails under the ancient beams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Saleh shook off his 0-for-3 day leading up to the pivotal at-bat and was ready to pounce.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Clearly, this is a coordinated effort between the authority and the trust to circumvent the two-thirds voter approval threshold.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Their suggestions will circumvent any trial and error, so your herb garden will be flourishing in no time.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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“Outflank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outflank. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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