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give over to



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When Adams finally produced his personal phone the next day, it was locked with a new six-digit passcode that the mayor refused to give over to the feds, claiming that he could not remember it.

From Slate Sep. 26, 2024

Across industries and companies, workers have been asking how much of their lives they are willing to give over to their bosses.

From Seattle Times Nov. 22, 2023

But I get how it could be very relaxing and very helpful if you give over to it.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2022

You just have to give over to her and her story and her history and that was the great joy of this — discovering the music in a brand new way.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2021

Dulcie seemed suddenly to give over to curiosity.

From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Pauline Lester




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