give way
Example Sentences
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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
He said that the stock was well positioned for a potential Bitcoin recovery, adding that TD Cowen sees the current crash eventually giving way to a new all-time high for the crypto.
From Barron's
“But we think that geopolitical fears will give way to weak fundamentals.”
I didn’t have time to worry about whether the roof would fall in or whether the crate would give way.
From Literature
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Cool, clear mornings give way to afternoons shaped by the low winter arc of the sun, painting the mountains in long shadows and the sky in improbable color.
From Los Angeles Times
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