sidestep

Example Sentences

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Mr. Popkin does not allow Napoleon to sidestep the consequences of his actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The panel, though, says it would like to see the academy sidestep its usual voting habits and honor some genre work as well.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Senate in Michigan is trying to sidestep another internecine fight by keeping his eye on the goal.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Interest in regulating the booming asset class has spread across the aisle in Congress amid concerns over prediction-market insider trading and sports markets that sidestep state gambling regulations.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Nowadays, my sister did everything in her power to sidestep her.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English