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
A local nonprofit sued the administration, claiming it sidestepped required reviews before undertaking the project in mid-April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Shinjiro Koizumi sidestepped the dialogue participant's question while taking aim at China.
From BBC ● May 31, 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
Cockerell tried to put his hand over Fenoglio’s mouth, but Fenoglio bit his fingers and sidestepped him with more agility than Meggie would ever have expected of the old man.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
