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had been bypassing
  • past perfect progressive of bypass.

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Lawmakers have said the provision is aimed at Chinese companies that had been bypassing the Cfius review by forming joint ventures with American companies or licensing their technology.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2018

Lawmakers said some Chinese companies had been bypassing the Cfius review by forming joint ventures with American companies or licensing their technology.

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2017