- present participle of bypass.
bypassing
Example Sentences
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On its own, that may read like spiritual bypassing.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
“Trusts are a common tool for bypassing probate, but states offer other options as well,” it adds.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
They’re becoming more tempting to many because they give buyers access to otherwise unavailable seats, bypassing ticket draw lotteries like the one that happened in April and another that wraps up Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Opponents have repeatedly questioned the law's viability and raised concerns over privacy, the efficacy of age-verification tools, the risks of young people bypassing them, and how quickly the ban has been designed and brought in.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Feral asked, bypassing his spoon in favor of tipping back his bowl and drinking from it.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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