given over to
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Much of the day will be given over to pomp and ceremony, with King Charles and Queen Camilla receiving a traditional arrival ceremony that's expected to feature a 21-gun salute and an inspection of troops.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
It’s a choice that holds up well against a counterfactual life given over to hobbies and travel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025
Some of his notes are literally scrawled on the back—the verso in artistic terms—of the art, while others were clearly composed and submitted when the pieces were given over to the Navy.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025
Later on, Newsnight was given over to a special debate featuring a panel of military and strategic experts from Britain and the US, along with representatives from the three main parties.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024
Five men, three boys, a direwolf, twenty horses, and a cage of ravens given over to Benjen Stark by Maester Luwin.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
