give upon

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I spent some hours, too, in the streets that give upon the river, drawn by the spell of the sea.

From Tono Bungay by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

“Portuguese tracts, from the ‘American Tract Society,’ for distribution among Portuguese passengers, and to give, upon the coast, to visitors from the shore, &c.

From Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States by Semmes, Raphael

The sale of a house and lot at a certain price, greater than the purchaser had at first intended to give, upon the representation of the seller that he had "been offered" such a sum.

From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)

Presently, Foote ventured to give upon the stage of the Haymarket, a monologue entertainment, called "Diversions of a Morning."

From A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character by Cook, Dutton

Nevertheless, when Uncle Billy made ready to die, he bestowed all that he had to give upon the girl who had smiled on him once.

From Together by Herrick, Robert