give away

Example Sentences

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The total amount of diapers that California plans to give away to newborns born in the state this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"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

Buy Nothing Project, a public benefit corporation, reports having 14 million members across more than 50 countries who give away 2.6 million items a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I could tell him about it, but that would give away too much.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi