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circumvent - Word of the Day - Sat Nov 9, 2024

Myr

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circumvent - (v) - find a way around (an obstacle)

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The theif circumvented the safe's door to steal the gold.

 

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It seems all I do here lately is run around trying to circumvent something.

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George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt must circumvent their agents from pitching them another Ocean's movie until they can get script and director oversight :o 

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JamesSavik

I don't circumvent the authorities because I'm doing anything illegal. I circumvent the authorities because they expect bribes.

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Bill W

Back in high school, I tried to circumvent taking the courses or teachers that I heard the other kids complaining about. 

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