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out of the way

[out-uhv-thuh-wey] / ˈaʊt əv ðəˌweɪ /


out-of-the-way


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“The whales are at a real disadvantage, they can’t move out of the way fast enough,” Friedman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

With earnings from most of the S&P 500 out of the way, save Nvidia, investors are again focusing on prospects for higher-for-longer-inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A long-serving magistrate who rammed a woman out of the way while attempting to park in a hospital disabled bay has been given a suspended prison sentence.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

As airlines grapple with surging fuel costs due to the Iran war, at least one hedge fund got out of the way during the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

My machines are hot, fast, and dangerous if I don’t get my fingers out of the way.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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