sidestep
verb (used without object)
to step to one side.
will sidestep
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future tenseof sidestep.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Swiss chocolate conglomerate Lindt & Sprüngli, which acquired Ghirardelli in 1998, announced that it will sidestep the U.S. as a supplier in order to avoid tariffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
The burger chain says it will sidestep the issue and stop serving patrons indoors at five county restaurants and only serve food for takeout and at the drive-through window.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2021
Time and again they will sidestep the question of his vulgarity, bigotry or bluster with the caveat that: “He’s not a conventional politician.”
From The Guardian ● Oct. 30, 2018
Willa, I will sidestep a bit your request for our superlatives of 2013.
From Slate ● Dec. 31, 2013
Metcalfe predicted that Google will sidestep that danger.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 5, 2013
