circumvent

Example Sentences

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Beijing’s move to choke off the supply spurred companies to develop new products that could potentially circumvent Chinese sources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In return, analysts say North Korea is receiving financial aid, military technology, food and energy, helping it circumvent sanctions over its banned nuclear programmes.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The House was able to force a vote on the measure Thursday after Republican supporters of the bill joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that essentially allows a majority to circumvent leadership.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Once there, it’s mixed with local gum to circumvent sourcing policies of international gum processing companies, which aim to curb import of gum from conflict-ridden areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

All of the large gunter clans immediately banded together to launch a full-scale assault on the Sixers’ force field, trying everything they could think of to bring it down or circumvent it.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline