sidestepped
Example Sentences
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Shinjiro Koizumi sidestepped the dialogue participant's question while taking aim at China.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
But Warsh during the hearing sidestepped the sharpest questions about independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Longboard’s clients have also sidestepped the recent software slump — Wilcox says they’ve been underweight the sector since 2022.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
When asked how he would restore the world’s confidence in the United States if he were to become president, Newsom sidestepped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
A man rolling a barrel from a truck yelled, “Hey there!” at the last second, and I pulled up short, sidestepped the gap, and went on my way.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
