give way
Example Sentences
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They fear a surge in nationalism that has shielded the government from criticism could give way to discontent if the economy deteriorates further.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
It does suggest that one-size-fits-all prescribing after heart attack may need to give way to more personalized decisions, especially for patients with preserved heart function.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Break any link, and the whole chain could give way.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Initial public euphoria over Pakistan's image being burnished on the global stage has begun to give way to fraying patience after weeks of stop-start restrictions around Islamabad.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Since the beavers had left, the dam had been crumbling and loosening gradually, until it had become just a question of time before it would give way altogether, and drain the flooded land behind.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
