out of the way

Example Sentences

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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

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

“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

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

Gibby pushed Ridge’s hands out of the way and said, “We better get going. Don’t you think, guys?”

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly