sidestep

Example Sentences

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One way to sidestep Europe and Asia’s energy problems is to focus on the Americas, where nations like Mexico and Brazil are energy giants in their own right.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Tariffs tied to "country of origin" rules still apply regardless of where a company is headquartered, meaning businesses cannot easily sidestep Chinese supply chains.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Nonetheless, President Lincoln decided to pragmatically sidestep the legal contradictions and agreed in the summer of 1862 to a comprehensive prisoner cartel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Investing in AI without actually investing in it is one way to sidestep concerns among some investors that a bubble is building for the hot technology.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Stella did a quick, dancing sidestep, looking down to check her bare toes.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper