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bypass

[bahy-pas, -pahs] / ˈbaɪˌpæs, -ˌpɑs /


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The Annan Road is usually one of the busiest routes into and out of Dumfries, taking traffic to and from the town's bypass.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They are also set to investigate how officials were able to bypass the system of public tenders for contracts, and the origin the funds used to purchase land titles.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The latter two allow the house to bypass probate.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Millions of people worldwide use VPNs to enhance their digital privacy, bypass geo-restrictions, and secure public WiFi, among other things.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"You are official guests of the People's Republic of China. You have been preauthorized to bypass customs. I can take you to your hotel immediately."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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