bypassing

Example Sentences

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“When the Saudis and the Emiratis first made investments into pipelines bypassing Hormuz, people told them it’s crazy expensive and it’s not really needed,” Bianco said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

A fast-growing offshore market is giving investors around the world an opportunity to trade what is expected to be the biggest IPO in history before it even happens — all while completely bypassing Wall Street.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Elliott checked and scrolled compulsively, bypassing the parental controls, sneaking down to grab his phone from the family charging unit in the kitchen at night.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The Starlink devices Sahand sends to Iran are one of the most reliable ways of bypassing the shutdown.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He had inched him up through back alleys and smaller races, bypassing the nationally spotlighted races in favor of slow cultivation and parochial seclusion.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand