as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
an old shack on the skirts of the town
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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the commercial district skirts the river's edge
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
the wooden fence that skirts the construction site
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Recent Examples of skirt
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
For a modern twist on the linen duo, look to Staud’s halterneck and pant pairing or Merlette’s wrap blouse and midi skirt—either ideal for date nights and evenings spent catching-up on a rooftop patio.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
Federal judges tasked with upholding the law now stand accused of skirting it in these three high-profile incidents this week.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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And inside State Farm Arena, generations of soccer and music fans gathered in their wolf ears and belly dancing skirts for the first night of Shakira's Atlanta tour stop.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
For a modern twist on the linen duo, look to Staud’s halterneck and pant pairing or Merlette’s wrap blouse and midi skirt—either ideal for date nights and evenings spent catching-up on a rooftop patio.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
Verb
Ordinary Chinese investors are turning to digital assets to skirt Beijing’s rules and bet on big US IPOs like SpaceX and OpenAI.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
Federal judges tasked with upholding the law now stand accused of skirting it in these three high-profile incidents this week.
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Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Following multiple 911 calls, officers arrived at the scene and set up a perimeter.
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The sheriff's office said deputies established a perimeter in the area and were actively searching for the suspect or suspects.
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When a user asks an AI to find a running shoe that can arrive by Friday for under $100, the agent bypasses the company's storefront entirely.
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Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
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Former Republican Secretary of State and election law attorney Scott Gessler, who represented plaintiffs in court, says Democrats tried to circumvent the constitution by bringing two separate but interdependent measures.
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Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers are strategically building plants in Europe to circumvent potential tariffs and secure their market presence.
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The family was joined by members of the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Below, meet the 12 Casa Amor men joining Love Island USA season 8.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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Earlier this month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure aimed at ensuring that the thousands of empty lots in unincorporated Altadena and Sunset Mesa, a small residential enclave bordering Pacific Palisades, are not left untended.
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The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
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The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
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Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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“Skirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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