sidesteps
- present tense form of sidestep (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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But thanks to Reid’s indefatigable charisma, this vampire sidesteps the resentment millions hold for real-life bloodsuckers by inviting us behind the velvet curtain.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Every time a leader avoids a hard truth, sidesteps a real tension, or makes disagreement feel risky, you pay a hefty price.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
As long as the U.S. economy sidesteps recession, the card companies can see the sales and earnings growth come in.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
The arrangement sidesteps efforts to tie State Farm’s rates to its handling of disaster claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2026
Ama sidesteps a spotted gecko using a rock as a tanning bed.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
