out of the way
Example Sentences
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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
The panel pivots down on four hinged arms—but not out of the way.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
White told Leeds Crown Court that she had desperately tried to move her daughter's wheelchair out of the way of Mackay's vehicle during the incident.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
I don’t think I actually push anyone out of the way, but I knock into Ashley Swindle pretty hard on the way through the door.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
