giving up

Example Sentences

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"Trying -- and even failing -- to lose weight is not harmful. But giving up altogether may be."

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

German authorities attempted a number of rescues before announcing they were giving up.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Various attempts to save it failed, and authorities had announced they were giving up.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Sheehan finished his night after six innings, giving up two earned runs, two hits with six strikeouts and two walks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“The FBI took our house already. I’m not giving up Instagram too.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller