given away
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Through her Imagination Library, founded in honour of her father who could not read, Dolly Parton has given away more than 100 million free books to children around the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
There is also a more informal attitude towards adoption in rural parts of Indonesia, where it is culturally acceptable for young children to be given away to relatives or neighbours without formal adoption processes.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Heap has sued the board over responsibilities and technology systems that were given away from the recorder’s office in an agreement from Heap’s predecessor and the board just before Heap took office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
By Friday afternoon, Mora had given away 182,000 pounds of the nectarines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The Savoy, the Golden Gate, and the Renaissance ballrooms battled for the crowds—the Savoy introduced such attractions as Thursday Kitchen Mechanics’ Nights, bathing beauty contests, and a new car given away each Saturday night.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
