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skirt

[skurt] / skɜrt /






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The lawsuits attempted to skirt around Section 230 by suing on the basis of the platform’s internal features, not third party content posted on the platforms.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Almost on a daily basis, police have arrested and put on trial farmers accused of trying to skirt the ban.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

And the company has found clever ways to skirt regulatory review for larger deals, allowing it to quickly snatch technology and talent away from smaller rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

She wore a tartan outfit with powerful shoulder pads and a full skirt.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

And frankly, my daddy’s boots had never looked better, draped by the beautiful floral skirt as they were.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan