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Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the Crisis Group, a conflict-resolution organization, said that for all Ghalibaf’s strongman bravado, he has skirted political risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But she has skirted laws restricting what transactions women are permitted, and the consequences are too much for her image-obsessed banker husband.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2023

Despite their claims to the contrary, foundation officials have repeatedly prodded Moore to ask for money directly, and he has skirted that line — if not crossed it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023

But recent building has skirted the town’s efforts to keep Stanley looking rustic.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022

A fox has skirted its shadowy margin, then ventured to explore it, and in a thawy night a raccoon has waddled across it.

From In New England Fields and Woods by Robinson, Rowland E. (Evans)