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give away



VERB
unselfishly transfer
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Not to give away our strategy, but we want to draw him in, because then he’s not hurting anybody else for a few minutes or spreading more ridiculous lies about innocent people.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

Details of the wedding had been a closely guarded secret, with guests assumed to be under instructions not to give away details or photos.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Steyer adds that he and his wife have pledged to give away most of their wealth before they die.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

It didn’t achieve much, but it also didn’t appear to give away anything notable to the wily dictator.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

It’s mothers, not fathers, who give away daughters these days and help with the arrangement of the marriages.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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