out of the way

Example Sentences

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With the Tampa game out of the way, Tuchel should be ready to reveal more of what he hopes will be his winning hand.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Here, Conlon offers a lesson in the kind of leadership generally lacking in modern society, by simultaneously staying out of the way yet being at the essential center of things.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

With Alcaraz, Sinner and 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic out of the way, Zverev will arguably never have a better opportunity to land the Grand Slam he has long been predicted to win.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

To provide opportunity, start by getting out of the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Nim squatted at the edge, out of the way of the wind and stink.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr