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circumnavigate

[sur-kuhm-nav-i-geyt] / ˌsɜr kəmˈnæv ɪˌgeɪt /


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Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. may hope they can circumnavigate the Islamic Republic by moving oil through new pipelines, but those pipelines will remain vulnerable to missiles and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But take this pro tip from a lifelong Washingtonian: “If you circumnavigate Naches Peak Loop trail clockwise, you get this gorgeous surprise view of Mount Rainier up close and personal,” Grace Hensley advised.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

Most locals agreed and tolerated the truck traffic rerouting through Carbonne to circumnavigate the roadblock, according to the mayor, Denis Turrel.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Along the way the team played in frigid rain and searing heat, traveling to four countries and covering more than 63,000 miles — enough to circumnavigate the globe 2 ½ times.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023

The goal for this voyage was to circumnavigate the continent and map all the islands that were still uncharted.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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