give back
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The dollar index DXY is a tad lower, as oil futures CL.1 give back early gains and gold futures GC00 trade around $4,020 an ounce.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Since then, Genaro has always tried to give back to the community, his son said, allowing people to take home groceries to feed their families and then pay later when they are able.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“In effect, as the recipient of his gratitude, it’s her turn to give back and say yes to his request.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
"The communities in this report are my communities. I know what they've given this country and what this country has failed to give back," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Reggie apologized for his ignorance, saying he wished he could rewind the tape, give back the lives of “these great men.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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