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

The Knicks set screens to force Harden to switch onto Brunson—and then got out of the way to let their leader go to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

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

Now that she’s moved out of the way, I see Kendrick sitting on a chair in Espinosa’s office.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell