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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Roger Walsworth is riding out the latest tariff talks with China officials led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Gold is often touted as a hedge against inflation and has historically been an asset for investors seeking to ride out macro uncertainty.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
For long-term investors willing to ride out volatility, the current valuation could offer attractive upside.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Every good ship’s captain knows how to ride out choppy waters.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Gold is often touted as a hedge against inflation and has historically been an asset for investors seeking to ride out macro uncertainty.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
For long-term investors willing to ride out volatility, the current valuation could offer attractive upside.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Every good ship’s captain knows how to ride out choppy waters.
—Chris Carosa, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Ride out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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