surmounted

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These are issues that could potentially be surmounted through negotiation.

From BBC • May 7, 2024

The researchers have now surmounted this security vulnerability by leveraging terahertz waves to develop an antitampering ID tag that still offers the benefits of being tiny, cheap, and secure.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2024

The irrepressible Mr. Ozawa surmounted this prejudice by dint of his outsize personality, thoroughgoing musicianship and sheer hard work.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Troops surmounted dense Russian fortifications last week to retake the village of Robotyne.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2023

In fact, I was for some time of the opinion that this huge challenge ahead of us could not be surmounted without my bringing in additional staff from outside.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro