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sidestepped

/ˈsaɪdɛstɛpt/ verb · British & US
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What does sidestepped mean?

verb

past tense of sidestep, to avoid or evade something by moving to one side, or to avoid dealing with a problem or issue.

Example

"The politician sidestepped the question by changing the subject."

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