giving up
Example Sentences
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For years the Turks have resisted giving up their Russian S-400 air defenses, which could compromise the U.S. jets’ radar signature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said despite needing to use a wheelchair he is not "ill or giving up" and resolved to "keep rocking until I'm dead".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Sparks struggled to transition to the basket, giving up 19 turnovers resulting in 25 free baskets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Young people in America aren’t all throwing in the towel and giving up on homeownership, despite a historic affordability crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
For many, it also meant giving up their shops, their businesses, their pensions, and their life savings.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
