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Definition for given

adjective as in likely

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Sotheby’s chief executive Charles Stewart said seats will be given to people they anticipate will bid, not merely watch.

Food prices tend to fluctuate more than other kinds of goods, meaning some relief is likely, especially given attention on the issue, economists said.

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Bunce joked that at least Joshua's fight with Paul still retains at least a semblance of credibility given boxers have plumbed to even further depths at times.

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Marggie Orozco, 65, was given the maximum sentence for "treason, incitement to hatred, and conspiracy" after community leaders reported her for what was perceived to be a disloyal message.

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In Malta, Poland were given a scare on the way to a victory which ultimately did not lift them out of second place.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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