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
Once that is out of the way, Arsenal have a Champions League final against Paris-St Germain to get ready for on Saturday 30 May.
From BBC • May 21, 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
The club were keen to get the FA Cup final against Manchester City out of the way before making any knowledge of their appointment public.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Nim squatted at the edge, out of the way of the wind and stink.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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