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How to pronounce circumvent in American English

“circumvent” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. can circumvent exemptions.

    US National Archives

  2. circumvent the antitrust laws.

    Dept of Justice

  3. sought to actively circumvent those rules.

    The Obama White House

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