giving

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But the former Celtic boss was not shy in giving his star man tough love.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Cut to minutes later, Michelle walking up and giving a banger of a speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Shares dropped 18% to $33.37, giving back a big chunk of the gains it had racked up since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

We are planning to withdraw an additional $4,700 per month from our retirement portfolio, giving us a total monthly income of $10,000.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“Remember,” Sarah R. said, giving his arm a pat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith