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[gift] / gɪft /




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It’s the gift that keeps on giving: They stoke the flames, and the flames reward them back.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

The unveiling, on Saturday, took place with the permission of current owners, Steph and Neil Stephenson, and was attended by Bond's daughter, Karen Jankel, who presented them with a special gift.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

One earlier scholar described this as a “touching” gift.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Allowing someone space and time is a gift, and it’s probably the most selfless kind of gift.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

“Now that’s a gift worthy of your name!” said Bruno.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

She was given gifts from children's charities including a new car, a cruise in Tenerife, and also free X-Factor tickets.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

For much of history, presidents adhered to them, including by seeking approval from Congress before accepting gifts from foreign states and foreign leaders.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

If you’re 70½ or older, use both: the QCD for annual gifts that offset your RMD, the fund for the multiyear block.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Investigations by a parliamentary watchdog and the police over gifts and millions of dollars in donations await, the outcome of which could force him to contest his seat yet again.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Long-absent parents send puzzling, alpine-themed gifts, and enjoyable bird-watching expeditions are cut short by the arrival of guests.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

Robert Sanchez: An early kicking error gifted Fulham a corner.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

The bride-to-be’s posts about the weekend of tennis, swimming, gifted clothes and meals resulted in more e-commerce sales and social-media followers for Yakira Bella, Gerszberg added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

The line that set off the frenzy, in its entirety, is: “He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the emir of Qatar.”

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

“Two years ago, when you first brought Adiah to me at the age of ten for evaluation, I told you that I believed she could possibly be a gifted daraja if given proper training.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Katie: I’ve seen brands sprinkle those old marketer favorites—surprise and delight—across Reddit, direct-messaging fans for gifting and giveaways.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

But he said he was passionate about his opposition to this "gifting culture", adding: "We've been doing this for 15 years and we've never gifted anything to anyone really."

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

That means if you use the funds for things like investing or gifting to family, the interest doesn’t qualify.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

While individuals who are at least age 70 ½ can gift using QCDs, the gifting tools are typically used starting at age 73 to manage the tax consequences of mandatory withdrawals from IRAs.

From Barron's May 9, 2026

I don’t think Ma could have spent five minutes in this place without running to her car and gifting it some good, high-quality bookends.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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