gimme
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Let’s all join in a big pep squad cheer — gimme an E! — for Eric Sondheimer’s 50th anniversary covering high school sports in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
“There are no gimme games in this league for anybody, whether you are in first or last — every game is hard,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
I couldn’t agree more with eliminating the gimme putt from golf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
I found that eliminating gimme putts has helped my game and scoring as I maintain my focus better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
“Well, gimme your coat, girl,” Santa said eagerly, almost tearing Mrs. Reilly’s old purple woolen topper off.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
They allow gimmes if the putt is within the shaft of your putter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
On Friday night, Cronin and the Bruins will take on the challenge of Central Florida and his longtime adversary Dawkins, mindful there are no gimmes once you get this far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
But the Pac-12 right now, with the slate of games from top to bottom, there’s no gimmes.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
"That first half showed there's going to be no gimmes in this competition," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2022
Joel Embiid had 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Sixers but missed a couple of gimmes and had a tying shot late blocked by Kuzma that could have changed the game.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
