not given to
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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
The 10th Amendment says powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for states and the American people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026
I found him unpretentious and easygoing in conversation, not given to theoretical double-talk, and with none of the abrasive New York swagger of his contemporaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
Fire tests it commissioned showed the cladding performed poorly but this information was not given to the BBA, a British private certification company tasked with keeping the construction industry up to date.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2024
My more familiar English or Christian name was not given to me until my first day of school.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
