out of the way
Example Sentences
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With the Tampa game out of the way, Tuchel should be ready to reveal more of what he hopes will be his winning hand.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
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
George scooted out of the way, and Owen crouched underneath the access hatch.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
