- present participle of give.
giving
Example Sentences
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"After independence, once religion was no longer banned, people began giving their children Muslim names," she said.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Without giving away my political leanings — I don’t even mean to go there — sadly, in this present moment, I don’t think the country is showing its best self.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
But now they’re giving Palantir and the rest of the software sector a fresh look.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
The statement continued: "We also wish to thank Laura Kuennesburg and the BBC for giving us a platform to be heard. Attorney general Lord Hermer for swiftly recognising the need for this appeal."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
We sit across from each other, and the candlelight reflects off Grandma’s face, giving her a warm orange glow.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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