give away

Example Sentences

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"It covers when the ball is unexpectedly hit at you by a team-mate, even if your arm is away from your body - the law says you should not give away a penalty," said Johnson.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Don’t give away your husband’s retirement fund before you know what might happen next.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

"The United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia... for no reason whatsover," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Ackman wants to raise between $5 billion and $10 billion in Pershing Square USA’s IPO and plans to give away shares in his firm as an incentive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“To give away this kind of money?” she said.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech