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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving way (to)
taking out
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Even the journalists in the press box stood to acclaim Yamal’s greatness, taking out their phones to capture the moment for posterity.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026 -
In May, Tribune Publishing struck a deal to buy the Daily Herald after waging a monthslong campaign — including taking out several full-page print ads in the Chicago Tribune — to convince the suburban newspaper’s employee owners to support the sale.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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“Giving way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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