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
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
New Mexico 1st Judicial District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer appeared furious over the handling of the evidence, which was not given to the defense, and dismissed the single charge against Baldwin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 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
The Greek poets were not given to such details, but the Latin had no manner of objection to them.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
