given up
Example Sentences
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People who just about everyone else had given up on — she’d give them a place to stay and work to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Irwin described himself as his mother's carer for at least 35 hours a week, had told numerous agencies that was the case and given up work to perform the role, the court heard.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Millions of Americans aren’t working because of illness or disability, while in school or because they have given up job-hunting after long unemployment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The only score given up in the second half was a 30-yard pass from Rogers to senior running back Noah Roberts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
I can’t believe Mom has given up one of her days to let me spend the night at Imani’s house.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
