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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave way (to)
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Vengeance in Round Rock started on Tuesday against the giants of TAPPS soccer, the Ursuline Bears, which won the last three DI state titles and took out Bishop Lynch during two of those runs.—
Aro Majumder,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Anderson paid $25,000 and took out a loan to do it.—
Ryan Brennan
March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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But this week’s criticism unleashed some startling internal vitriol.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bright streaks known as ejecta rays can be seen streaking away from young impact craters in Odendahl's photo, whose existence testifies to the incredible force unleashed in their creation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Gave way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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