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as in to donate
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
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as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
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as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight
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as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
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as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
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as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in to run by
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in to transmit
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed
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Koulibaly misjudged a clearance and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was unable to keep out substitute Marcus Pedersen’s rasping shot to give Norway the lead close to halftime.
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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Caballero's two-out single brought Tyler Holton out of the bullpen, but Austin Wells doubled to give the Yankees a two-run lead.
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Steadiness gives way to deeper tensions during today’s Scorpio moon.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Caballero's two-out single brought Tyler Holton out of the bullpen, but Austin Wells doubled to give the Yankees a two-run lead.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Steadiness gives way to deeper tensions during today’s Scorpio moon.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Through their foundation, the couple have donated at least $2 million to the medical centers that once employed them, funding early cancer detection and breast cancer technology, among other projects.
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If a wool sweater or lacey top is too scratchy, it’s getting donated or listed on Depop stat.
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The video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game.
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Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.
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The Daily News has reached out to the festival — which began June 21 and runs through Saturday, where Artistic Director Marcel Jean will offer his condolences.
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Notably, 25% of employers currently offer hybrid work to employees.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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The goal is to brighten—not shrink or damage—your fabrics, so pay special attention to heat sensitivity and fiber type.
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In California, drivers pay some of the highest prices in the country.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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Since Israel’s founding, members of the community who devoted themselves to Torah studies have been exempt from the nation’s compulsory military service.
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The album’s first half is all head-over-heels, dreamily devoted love songs, whimsical head rushes turned into music that recalls Lorde, the Cure, and Annie Ernaux.
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Issues with the test The Presidential Physical Fitness Test has previously yielded negative results among some students, according to Goodway.
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The technology was part of a broader effort by a working group of coaches and analysts to find minor advantages that could yield major benefits at the World Cup, both in shootouts and on set pieces, including free kicks and corner kicks.
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“Give.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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