circumvent
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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
The investigation was triggered by reports from podcaster Pablo Torre that Leonard’s sponsorship deal with Aspiration was to circumvent the salary cap.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
He got a chilly reception from many locals and Greenland’s leaders, who accused him of turning up uninvited in an attempt to circumvent official diplomatic channels.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Hera kept silence then, but her thoughts were busy as to how she might help the Greeks and circumvent Zeus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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