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circumvention

[sur-kuhm-ven-shuhn] / ˌsɜr kəmˈvɛn ʃən /
NOUN
escape
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Iran is generally a very tech-savvy country, and many people constantly have multiple circumvention apps on their phones.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Fortunately, the U.S. doesn’t need new legislation to halt such circumvention.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Censorship circumvention helps people in restrictive countries access the open internet.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has called cap circumvention “a cardinal sin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Then, they unjustly tax us with fraud, circumvention, and the practice of undue influence; and, indeed, have endeavored to stamp an indelible stain upon your character and honor.

From The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One by Carleton, William




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