Burking [verb]

Definition of Burking:

avoid; get around

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Sentence/Example of Burking:

"Dangerfield has a heap of friends through this part of the country," commented Burke.

Matt's delight must have been reflected in his face, for Burke's interest in him manifestly deepened.

You see, the smugglers weren't expecting trouble, and Burke took them by surprise.

If Bascomb is one of Burke's men, he couldn't be coming back with two of the Dangerfield gang.

"He'll stand trial, along with the six men captured by Burke," replied the sheriff.

His merit was his patriotism, and his patronizing such men as Burke, and bringing them into influence.

"Glad to know you, Burke," I said, coming out from underneath the dashboard of the cruiser.

Then I turned back to Burke who was huddled in white-faced silence in the side of the seat.

Burke backed off a step, and slowly some of the tightness went out of his face and arms.

Burke straightened as I came forward, squatted and drove forward with catlike speed.