sidestep

Example Sentences

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The “divisive matter of race,” the authors write, “which the founding fathers had tried to sidestep, would emerge as the seminal issue during the next fifty years.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

The bottom line: If you’ve ever been tempted to sell in May, this is your best chance to sidestep a mediocre market — or worse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

She tried to sidestep, as she’d told me to do, but the monster had learned his lesson.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan