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ride out

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to endure successfully; survive (esp in the phrase ride out the storm )

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

ride out Idioms  
  1. Survive, outlast, as in They rode out the storm, or Times were hard during the depression, but we managed to ride it out. [First half of 1500s]


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It can be viewed as a blessing in disguise that Villa had to battle their way through and ride out the hosts' pressure to earn their first win of the season.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Cipher Digital and Hut 8 are among the companies well-positioned to ride out anti-AI fervor, one analyst says.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The recovery, alongside indications that core inflation remains contained, supports the central bank’s decision to ride out higher oil prices and leave interest rates steady.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

The University of Colorado researchers couldn’t analyze influenza’s effects as thoroughly — most flu infections don’t make it into medical charts, as patients often ride out routine cases at home.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

Tally remembered her first ride out to Dr. Cable’s office, the violent agility of the hovercar with its cruel pretty driver.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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