give over (to)

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Verb
  • Another crucifix, given in replacement by Israel, has been donated to the local parish.
    Angus Watson, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Council member Abbie Kamin, one of three members who had pushed for the ordinance, voted against amending it, saying that doing so was giving in to bullying tactics from state leaders.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • David Feineman, Broomfield To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The application documents also note that, in July 2024, the Zoning Board approved an application submitted by Wheelers Farm Partners, LLC, and Greenview Equities, LLC, the owners of 470-488 Wheelers Farm Road, which is the 47-acre office park.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • These deer will walk right up to you, bow for snacks and absolutely steal every frame.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Will future presidents withhold federal disaster aid unless a state’s leaders laud her achievements, bow to her every demand, and kiss the ring?
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Give over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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