sidestepped
Example Sentences
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Bonta and the other state attorneys sidestepped the political landscape in making their lawsuit arguments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The plaintiffs’ lawyers in the Los Angeles case sidestepped Section 230 by arguing that the way the platforms themselves were designed was harmful and intentionally so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
The Kremlin has sidestepped questions about the documentary in the wake of the Oscar win.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 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
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
