as in to give back
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After spending much of his young life in and out of detention centers, Jelly Roll is giving back.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 May 2025 -
All profits raised are given back to the community through local music programs.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The question buzzing around Philadelphia on Wednesday is a moral conundrum: Should the Phillies retaliate for Braves pitcher Spencer Strider drilling Bryce Harper with a 95-mph fastball in the elbow on Tuesday night?—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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As Trump has floated annexing Canada, its leaders have unequivocally rejected the offer and even retaliated against Trump’s 25% tariff threats on Canadian steel and aluminum products before tamping down on a trade war.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Anyone thinking that the finale might feature a showdown between Dever’s character, Abby Anderson, the young woman who killed Joel (Pedro Pascal) to avenge her father’s death, and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who has been hunting Abby to exact her own revenge, might be disappointed.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Balan’s Manjulika, a 19th century royal court dancer who returns as an unforgiving spirit to avenge her murder, strikes a balance between fragility and fury.—
Sunil Sadarangani,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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“Get back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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