giving way (to)

present participle of give way (to)

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taking out
Verb
  • During the past twelve months, the Kospi stock index has virtually tripled, with many investors taking out margin loans to play the market or expand their positions.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • While this is not federally required for borrowers taking out proprietary mortgages not insured by the FHA, most state and local governments also require it for these loans.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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