given way (to)

past participle of give way (to)

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Verb
  • After going to lottery headquarters on Tuesday, June 9, Michael took home $623,579 once federal and state taxes were taken out, officials said.
    Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
  • Some have taken out high-interest loans against their settlement, which are eating up a greater percentage of their payout with each passing year.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Moutet had different plans, and unleashed a flurry of foul language that is sure to land him in some hot water.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
  • The intensity increased stepwise until, with nine Valkyries singing at full force, Dudamel unleashed a climactic storm of sound.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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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 Jun. 2026.

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