giving back
Example Sentences
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Although the services struggle to meet recruiting quotas, it’s just as important to introduce young Americans to other careers that involve giving back to their country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The shares were giving back some of their strong gains seen in the wake of the company’s recent artificial-intelligence deals.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks have rallied, but they are giving back a bit of the gain Thursday, even after Nvidia’s stellar guidance, indicating that chip stocks have already priced in much of their expected growth.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Looking back on their time in the service, Stephen noted he felt an immense sense of pride in giving back to their community.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
“It was your manner of giving back the gifts that caused Hamlet’s temper to flare. Had you spoken more honeyed words, it would have awakened his ardor, not his anger,” he scolded.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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