usage of "end-run"

Our Tort System · #1 (permalink) Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:01 am *usage of "end-run"*

Hi,

Can you tell me if I used the word "end-run" correctly:

1. He end-run the penal law through bribery.
2. He made an end-run around the penal law through bribery.

Thanks!
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Mulegebre · #2 (permalink) Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:40 am *usage of "end-run"*

What is the difference between weather broad cast and weather report . thank a lot for your advice

Beeesneees · #3 (permalink) Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:19 am *usage of "end-run"*

A broadcast is a radio or television transmission.

Did you mean weather forecast?

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Our Tort System · #4 (permalink) Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:50 am *usage of "end-run"*

Hello Bev,

You missed my question. :)
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Beeesneees · #5 (permalink) Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:04 am *usage of "end-run"*

Hi Tort, I didn't so much 'miss it' as 'decide not to provide a useless answer'.

Your question: Can you tell me if I used...
My answer: No, I can't.

:D

The term derives from American football and I don't think it's in common use in Britain. Jamie or Mister Micawber may be more of a help than I can be.
For what it's worth, number 1 sounds completely 'off' to me. I don't imagine it is used like that. Number 2 is more of a possibility.
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Our Tort System · #6 (permalink) Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:12 am *usage of "end-run"*

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