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give away



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unselfishly transfer
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Done backwards, you’ve paid tax on an RMD you meant to give away and burned bracket space you needed.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

As is practice, he was given two weeks to appeal the sentence, or to transfer, sell or give away his stock.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates made headlines decades ago when two of the world’s richest men pledged to give away the bulk of their fortunes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Not to give away our strategy, but we want to draw him in, because then he’s not hurting anybody else for a few minutes or spreading more ridiculous lies about innocent people.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

“Don’t you need it?” asked Ralph, unable to believe that anyone would give away such a car.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary




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