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takes out
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On request, Dawson then takes out more goodies from the bag, each boot adorned in a unique design that makes the otherwise plain white shoes pop with an authentic flash of personality.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026 -
Played by Mark Hamill (with a healthy dose of de-aging visual effects), the Jedi Master boards Moff Gideon’s ship and swiftly takes out all of his Dark Troopers.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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“Gives way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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