ride out
phrasal verb
rode out; ridden out; riding out; rides out
: to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)
The ship/crew rode out the storm.
We managed to ride out the stock market downturn.
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As winter sets in, our natural inclination is to hunker down and find a snug spot to ride out the season in comfort.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Two former local photographers rescued border-crossing dogs; Lieu is living the good life in Austin, while Gringa has ridden out two hurricanes with his family in Florida.
—Lauren Villagran, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Two former local photographers rescued border-crossing dogs; Lieu is living the good life in Austin, Texas, while Gringa has ridden out two hurricanes with his family in Florida.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
While President Joe Biden rides out the rest of his term and Vice President Kamala Harris remains out of the spotlight following her defeat, no Democrat has taken the lead in organizing the party’s approach to its future.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Two former local photographers rescued border-crossing dogs; Lieu is living the good life in Austin, while Gringa has ridden out two hurricanes with his family in Florida.
—Lauren Villagran, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Two former local photographers rescued border-crossing dogs; Lieu is living the good life in Austin, Texas, while Gringa has ridden out two hurricanes with his family in Florida.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
While President Joe Biden rides out the rest of his term and Vice President Kamala Harris remains out of the spotlight following her defeat, no Democrat has taken the lead in organizing the party’s approach to its future.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Ride out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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