given way (to)

past participle of give way (to)

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Verb
  • This deal sees a $500 chunk taken out of the retail price, and even those who aren’t the most creative will enjoy the versatility of this laptop.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Defender Jules Kounde was taken out of the starting line-up on three occasions during the 2024-25 campaign (away at Alaves in August, and at home against Espanyol in November and Rayo Vallecano in February) after being late to the pre-match meeting.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The man who unleashed a mob on the Capitol, and said Liz Cheney should face nine barrels shooting at her for supporting his opponent, blames the radical left for their rhetoric.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Flip that switch, and suddenly every market becomes accessible, and good ideas trapped behind a language wall get unleashed.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Given way (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20way%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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