fall by the wayside
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Some big names did fall by the wayside, with Italian champions Napoli being bundled out along with three former champions in Marseille, PSV Eindhoven and Ajax.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Those who can’t govern may fall by the wayside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
With a Scottish election due in 2026, bills that don't complete their parliamentary journey in that timeframe will fall by the wayside.
From BBC ● May 19, 2025
Interestingly, 55% of Gen Zers have let their monthly subscriptions fall by the wayside but still pay for them, versus 24% of baby boomers.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2025
They must make money for him or fall by the wayside, and, if they fell, the master never knew and couldn't care.
From The Root of Evil by Dixon, Thomas
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