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given up



ADJECTIVE
discontinued
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
sacrificed
Synonyms


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Another Cali resident and animal lover, Andrea Paredes, has not given up hope on reuniting with her dog and cats.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Price said many survivors had given up pursuing compensation because the process had been too traumatic.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

But he’s given up runs in three of his last four outings.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

Ms. Moskowitz hasn’t given up on turning the K-12 aircraft carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Beowulf had given up building towers and was now gnawing on the blocks.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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