- present participle of give.
giving
Example Sentences
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Giving reasons for the downgrades, BMW said problems in China -- where it faces fierce competition from local rivals and a sluggish market -- "accelerated further in the second quarter, particularly for non-electric vehicles".
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Giving up sugar entirely may not be as beneficial as many people assume.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
Giving those countries a rooting interest in the World Cup could have done a lot to goose TV viewership and broadcast revenue.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Giving the retirement account to the younger generation would give them decades of tax-deferred compounding.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“No, I just cleared some things out. Giving a few things to Goodwill.”
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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