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be given

verb as in get

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They are, evermore, contemptible miscreants like Stephen Miller, little people who are given power because their morals match the lying, heartless, fascist men who appoint them.

From Salon

In the meantime, dealers and lenders have been given a longer period to deal with complaints.

From BBC

As Renishaw grew worldwide, Sir David was given numerous foreign honours and accolades, including in Japan and the USA.

From BBC

Parents were being contacted by the school, they added, and while it was hoped the closure would last one day, a further update would be given on Monday afternoon.

From BBC

However, in at least two cases, Mr Hiller seems to have ignored the instructions he was given.

From BBC

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

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