gave out
Example Sentences
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A funeral director who failed to bury people and gave out wrong ashes has breached the trust of bereaved families "on an almost industrial scale", a court has heard.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
"The first of the two was pulled out alive, but unfortunately, his body gave out and he did not survive. Doctors could not resuscitate him," regional fire bureau spokeswoman Maria Leah Sajili told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Once inside, at least three graffiti writers whose names were blasted on the replica pointed it out proudly, even gave out stickers to take home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The grade-two calf tear he sustained originated from a "freak accident" when he overstretched at the end of his semi-final, straining the muscle which eventually gave out in the medal race.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026
He drew his sword again and beat on the stone with the hilt, but it only gave out a dull sound.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
