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So, seeing how long the line is, nobody gives up their seat.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski gives up two home runs and Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski holds the Dodgers’ big hitters at bay in Milwaukee’s 4-1 victory.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The findings suggest that the body gradually gives up some movement efficiency in favor of staying stable and upright.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

The covered-call strategy is essentially one that gives up some of the upside of the underlying index, in return for generating income by writing covered-call options.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

They wear the emblem of a bird, and their leader, once picked, gives up his name and is known simply as the Blood Shrike.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir



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