give way to
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But the doubt and discomfort give way to arguments by Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk, the man who picked the seven of them to create BTS.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Leaving the refuge, the vibrant color palette and moisture give way to muted browns and the returning austerity of desert air.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
“But we think that geopolitical fears will give way to weak fundamentals.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
And Fordism would give way to a management approach that maximizes profits by squeezing workers’ wages and benefits.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
This thing was getting the better of him; he felt that he should not give way to his feelings like this.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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