1
: a football play in which the ballcarrier attempts to run wide around the end of the line
specifically
: sweep sense 3e
2
: an evasive trick or maneuver
made an end run around the regulations
end-ran; end-running; end-runs
: to avoid artfully
end-running the law
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Peter Greene, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Thus, the law sought to make an end run around Young by preventing state officials from directly enforcing the law.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024
Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Home testing kits also often make an end-run around the process of getting to a brick-and-mortar clinic to figure out next steps or pick up medication.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Noun
In April of 2024, voucher supporters tried an end run around the petition.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Thus, the law sought to make an end run around Young by preventing state officials from directly enforcing the law.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
Large Chinese banks tightened transactions with Russia in response to sanctions pressures, but at the same time numerous Chinese cut-outs and smaller banks became involved in creating ways to end-run them.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Home testing kits also often make an end-run around the process of getting to a brick-and-mortar clinic to figure out next steps or pick up medication.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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“End run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20run. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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