Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave over (to)
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Then, as the Steelers swarmed, Maye gave in to his playmaking impulse again — the same that had just kept the Patriots afloat — and lost the ball trying a hopeless pitch to TreVeyon Henderson.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025 -
The resolution referenced an interview that Omar gave in the aftermath of Kirk’s assassination, but did not quote her own words.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
20 Sep. 2025
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Police submitted a facial recognition request, which led to the identification of Bryan Flores Barrientos, 23.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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Many bowed their heads, some cried softly.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Disney shareholders have also demanded records to see if the company wrongfully bowed to Trump when deciding to suspend Kimmel.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Gave over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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