ride out
phrasal verb
rode out; ridden out; riding out; rides out
: to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)
The ship/crew rode out the storm.
We managed to ride out the stock market downturn.
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With unwavering confidence, Zaragoza escaped midway through the first 30-second overtime period, then rode out Cardenas in the final 30 seconds to win the match 2-1 Thursday at Dignity Health Arena.
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Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Then the Jayhawks pushed their advantage to double figures and rode out the win.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
The 27-year-old defender has ridden out the Sharks’ tough times of late and often has been tasked with playing roles above his capability.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Egg shows up, ready to serve, as Dunk is breaking camp and riding out.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Then the Jayhawks pushed their advantage to double figures and rode out the win.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
The 27-year-old defender has ridden out the Sharks’ tough times of late and often has been tasked with playing roles above his capability.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Egg shows up, ready to serve, as Dunk is breaking camp and riding out.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Ride out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20out. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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