circumvented

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While communication between candidate campaigns and independent committees is forbidden, these rules are commonly circumvented using legal but obvious methods.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Which brings us back to Carlson, who understands that major publishers aren’t a censoring force to be circumvented, which is why he has partnered with Skyhorse rather than trying to build something entirely from scratch.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

"As self-declaration is easily circumvented, this means underage children can easily access services that have not been designed for them," the ICO said in an open letter to social media and video platforms.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

With its original movies, it largely circumvented movie theaters, putting films directly onto the service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

By getting hired as a CO I effectively circumvented their prohibition on visiting the training academy and the prisons.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover