gave away
Example Sentences
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Still, he gave away the lead as quickly as it came.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
This time, Kane gave away a penalty, once again issued after a replay review.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Neither Roberts nor Barrett gave away their view, but both sounded genuinely troubled by this issue.
From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2026
Given that he gave away $5,000 of his wife’s life-insurance payout as gifts to his five children, we can assume that he received a substantial sum.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
Each year we gave away toys and clothing so that those less fortunate could enjoy Christmas as well.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
