circumvent

Example Sentences

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There have been massive crypto flows linked to Iran, which commentators have said are being used to circumvent sanctions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia has pipelines that allow it to partly circumvent the blockage by routing crude across the peninsula to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company's policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export control laws and regulations," the firm said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company’s policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export-control laws and regulations,” Super Micro said in a statement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Woolf weighed a lot more than the imposts assigned to most of these horses, but somehow he was able to circumvent the rule requiring riders to be within five pounds of the assignment.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand