side step
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of side step
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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AI has spurred something of a “bring your own power” boom as a way to side step supply-chain and other delays that can come in securing gargantuan electric-service connections.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025
She does well to side step Elise Stenevik but just runs out of room before she can cut a cross back from the by line.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2024
“Why would they try and ruin my family and destroy my kids and no one from your family’s side step in and at least try to help me,” Archer wrote to Hunter Biden.
From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2023
“There are larger concerns about the precedent this sets for other applicants in sending a message that it is acceptable to side step Community Board and public engagement.”
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2022
I left, going past her father and out to the side step just as a minivan was pulling into the driveway.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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