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American will give a break to customers whose bags are slightly overweight or oversized.

From Seattle Times Feb. 20, 2024

The federal financial aid formula used to give a break to families with two or more children in college at a time.

From New York Times Feb. 13, 2024

But it’s possible a property manager would give a break to get the tenant they want.

From Washington Post May 3, 2022

When the stakes were much higher for people with far less, whom did she give a break to?

From The Guardian Mar. 13, 2019

But give a break to someone who wields such influence?

From Salon Jun. 3, 2010




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