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give way to

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  1. see give way, def. 4 and 5.


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Whereas on tracks like “Dime” and “Flores,” there are distinct orchestral peaks, in which subtle percussions give way to grander, more cathartic releases.

From Los Angeles Times

"As the clouds of worry that cast an ominous shadow over markets through to mid-November gently dissipate, they give way to new emotions -- notably the fear of not participating and the risk of underperforming benchmark targets," said Pepperstone's Chris Weston.

From Barron's

Dozens of Art Deco buildings have been erased to give way to glass and steel facades, and hundreds more are under threat.

From BBC

But that rotation appeared to give way to a broader selloff on Thursday, one that even impacted value stocks, including members of the S&P 500 healthcare sector.

From MarketWatch

Barks from Stellar, a yippy terrier named after the Incubus song, give way to a cozy living area complete with vinyl records and Amy Winehouse and Yves Saint Laurent coffee table books.

From Los Angeles Times