bypass

Example Sentences

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California’s direct democracy originated during the early 20th century’s Progressive Era to allow citizens to bypass the Legislature and enact reforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, said Trump’s attempts to bypass the normal confirmation processes are unconstitutional.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There’s also been limited capacity to bypass the waterway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

In the four years since the war began, Russia's digital Iron Curtain has become increasingly hard to bypass.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And now a vast number of people have found a way to bypass it.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck