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[giv] / gɪv /






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The short-term outlook may seem bleak, but does Chapter 13 give you a medium- to long-term outlook where you can finally be released from this credit-card debt?

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

He also admitted that “If I couldn’t perform, I’d give up.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Christine Loh, a former government official and lawmaker, told AFP that it will give Hong Kong a "useful governance tool" to implement longer-term, strategic planning.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The Galaxy give up a late goal and have to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders that hurts their chances of reaching the MLS Cup playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

I was happy to help him, especially when he said he’d give us a cut.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

It also gives them until Jan. 7, 2029, to apply for the additional forbearance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

“Add what you need” gives you something to do.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

"The tool gives you a sense of where you might expect to see cases next," added Mark Beatty, MD, MPH, the assistant medical director for the County's Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

That gives the market a much bigger cushion against higher rates.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

But I keep thinking about what awaits us, and every time I imagine being on a boat heading for England it gives me the strength to keep going.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

The Tenure of Office Act gave the same protection to the civilian officials in charge of Reconstruction.

From Slate Sep. 16, 2026

Molly gave birth to Elsie Lamb at 16:57 BST.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

McNeil has made a career out of reliving the gritty tales of debauchery and explosive expression that gave rise to the Ramones and CBGB’s and shocking tales of New York in the 1970s.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Did the failing person in question want it bad enough that he gave himself permission to get mad?

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The garbage shuddered and gave way to a dingy white rat: sharp red eyes, a pink tail, back paw missing two toes.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

The regional bodies would be given powers to oversee elements of water companies' spending and hold bosses to account over bills and sewage discharges.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

“I find it absolutely remarkably insane that journalists are still latching onto something, someone who has given people free speech in this country,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Caruso said Tuesday he hadn’t given much thought to endorsing and said he was meeting with Raman soon to discuss her run.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

On Wednesday morning the court heard that when the jurors were sworn in on 4 September they were given a questionnaire which included a short summary of the prosecution case.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

After letting Wolf rest for a day by the lake, they’d plodded over the marshes and up the scree, where they’d camped in a hollow that had given scant shelter from the wind.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Challenges with this step can lead to petitioners giving up on their cases.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

As well as the decision, any remarks from Chair Kevin Warsh will be closely watched for signals on the Fed’s forward path, although he has previously steered away from giving guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

He is giving a speech in Oxfordshire, where he is expected to say the UK is "serious about security" and praise the country's efforts supporting Ukraine.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

A remarkably preserved fossil from northeastern Spain is giving scientists a rare look at the skin, soft tissues, and possible coloration of an ancient crocodile relative that lived about 125 million years ago.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Father would be giving last-minute instructions to the apprentice.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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