giving away

Example Sentences

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Not so long ago, F1 had been giving away its U.S. broadcast rights free, simply in the interest of having a television foothold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

England were, at times, guilty of poor discipline - giving away nine penalties - and sloppy handling.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“I’m giving away a Huffy basketball freestanding hoop because it’s just taking up space. We used to play horse and shoot baskets together. My son is now 35, he doesn’t live here anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

One way to do that is to stop giving away gobs of stock as compensation, especially now that hiring is becoming less difficult.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

It would have been like giving away the very last part I still had of your mother.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke