give way (to)

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take out
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  • Smaller, open boats and high-performance power boats with low freeboards have the best chance of surviving a storm if taken out of the water, according to the Boat Owners Association of The United States.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
  • Part of the new Sting system, their job is to help train fighter pilots in taking out ground-to-air threats.
    David Szondy May 24, New Atlas, 24 May 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 28 May. 2026.

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