| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| *Gently sidestep an awkward question | LA Times Daily | 02 Mar 2026 |
| Carefully avoid a topic | Wall Street Journal | 25 May 2021 |
| Circumvent a point of contention | USA Today | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Equivocate | ||
| Be evasive | ||
| Avoid a problem | ||
| Duck and dodge | ||
| Avoid taking a stand |