give way (to)

Definition of give way (to)next

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take out
Verb
  • Betts and Gabriela Jaquez both finished with double-doubles and received a standing ovation from UCLA fans in attendance when taken out of the game with less than five minutes to go.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The Rangers had a chance to take the lead after Burns was taken out of the game, but with runners on second and third base with one out, Andrew McCutchen struck out before Brandon Nimmo came to the plate and forced a full count — but struck out to end the inning.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Give way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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