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gave away



VERB
unselfishly transfer
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While Trump didn't mention it in his Truth Social post, there was widespread praise from both parties for her Imagination Library program, which gave away millions of free books to children.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The golf course was built in the mid-1920s by Woodland Hills developer Victor Giraud, who gave away free club memberships to people buying lots in his housing tract.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

If you take your required minimum distribution in March and write your charitable checks in December, you’ll pay tax on money you gave away.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

In addition to their four yellow cards, England gave away 14 penalties to Argentina's six, taking their tally for the Nations Championship to 34 conceded in three matches.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Nothing about her face gave away her age except her eyes, which belonged to another time.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray



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