given way (to)

Definition of given way (to)next
past participle of give way (to)

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Verb
  • Cadeau was taken out to and loaded onto an ambulance while on a stretcher.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Contemporary metal windows were taken out in favor of broad panes of glass framed by wood and a skylight above the stairs was enlarged, showing ways to bring more light into the dark townhomes they were sometimes tapped to reimagine.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Geneva School three-sport standout Duke Carpenter (football, basketball, track) unleashed a personal best 175-feet, 11-inches throw for third in the discus.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Suarez unleashed a loud roar, pumped both fists, and was swarmed by his jubilant (and relieved) teammates.
    Michelle Kaufman April 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Given way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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