something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
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Recent Examples of given
Noun
Schedule flexibility, reliable childcare, predictable transportation—these are treated as givens in how jobs are designed.—
Caroline Fairchild,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2026 Where the show’s values were once givens, almost diorama labels, now they’re presented as more fugitive and unstable, what its characters would hope the world to be.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Finally, China will remain a selective market for Canada, both in terms of sourcing and exports, given sensitivities around national security and overcapacity.—
Barrett Bingley,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2026 The increasing chances of being taken, whether one is in a church, mosque, school, on a trip to the capital Abuja or resting at home, is a grim reality that should not be the case given Tinubu’s firm campaign pledges.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for given
But the flavors picked up from its time in used barrels remain, with notes of coconut, butterscotch, and caramel mingling with fresh fruit and citrus flavors on the palate.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
1 Sep. 2026
In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.
Also, Nécessaire the Lip Balm is made with soothing skin care ingredients such as niacinamide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter; it’s approved for eczema-prone skin and even has a touch of (natural) mint to keep you feeling fresh.
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Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
8 Sep. 2026
Authorities estimate that nearly 600,000 people were evacuated from high-risk, flood-prone areas in Fujian, while a further 128,000 people in 53 counties were also affected across Jiangxi, Guardian reported.
There’s an assumption that the second half is Shakespeare’s, but scholars continue to quarrel over attribution.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Sep. 2026
While Gaetz and Pizzo have fought for the family’s reunification, some of Zuraff’s family members have spoken out and said lawmakers are making assumptions about the case without knowing the full circumstances.
While living in South Florida, Valdes even donated to the campaigns of Cuban-American politicians known for their strong positions against Cuba’s communist government.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2026
Meta also paid Kuna directly to add police and fire, and donated money to fund preschool and STEM education in the Kuna School District, according to the company.
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