not given to
Example Sentences
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As a cultural Christian — I’m the grandson of a minister and was raised Presbyterian, and was active while our daughters were young — I’m not given to quoting scripture.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
For Evelyn tells his own story here, and he is not given to frank introspection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
This award is not given to any of the filmmakers, though the director accepts it onstage.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2025
Our US partner CBS News says the transcript was not given to them - they were able to read it for a few hours yesterday but had to give it back.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024
“It is not given to men to know the ends of their journeys,” Medwyn answered.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
