- past participle of give.
given
Example Sentences
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A pandemic-era boom in Hasbro’s toy and game sales had given way to a multiyear slide in revenue, prompting a turnaround plan that also included investing in videogames and emerging markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
The lawsuit alleges the replacement tickets many fans were given by StubHub were worse than their original tickets.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
There is a delicate balance to strike, given the increasing demand for results.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
The underwriters are offering 177.9 million new shares and pricing will be announced later on Thursday with allocations given later in the day.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
“Your dad can’t. It’s a gift given only to the women in my family.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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