give way
Example Sentences
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For a moment, he imagined that the glass would give way under his touch.
From Literature
Steep declines gave way to a bounceback this past week, but underlying worries remain.
As he neared the approach to the bridge, the trees gave way to low shrubs.
From Literature
Social media footage captured the moment the buildings collapsed, with one side giving way at the lower floors before both structures fell almost simultaneously.
From BBC
The subsequent 15-month consolidation resembles a potential “beach ball held underwater” type breakout, suggesting the possibility for a powerful move if resistance gives way.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
