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as in stopped
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave over his entire savings to an investor
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Recent Examples of given over
Instead, he was given over-the-counter pain medication, according to court filings.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Passengers sit two to a private booth, behind mashrabiya-style screens, with the rest of the carriage given over to a bar and lounge.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Much of the house is given over to recreation, including an indoor basketball court, bowling alley, golf simulator, full gym, and a spa with sauna and steam room.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Most available space will be given over to offices, plus there will be a boutique hotel and private outdoor terraces.
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Adam Williams
april 21,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 June 2026
That entire entertainment district will be given over to World Cup activities, with restaurants, bars and the market courtyard broadcasting the 104 matches.
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Passengers sit two to a private booth, behind mashrabiya-style screens, with the rest of the carriage given over to a bar and lounge.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.
—
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Much of the house is given over to recreation, including an indoor basketball court, bowling alley, golf simulator, full gym, and a spa with sauna and steam room.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Most available space will be given over to offices, plus there will be a boutique hotel and private outdoor terraces.
—
Adam Williams
april 21,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for given over
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
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SpaceX employees voted to incorporate the area as the city of Starbase in 2025; just as the county handed the new municipality authority to close the beach during launches.
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His partner handed me a tiny version of the leaf to clip to my hat.
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In the end that discussion was halted by Paramount’s superior bid.
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Just days after the White House confirmed the plans, a Kenyan court temporarily halted the proposal with Kenyan High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi upholding that decision and ordering the Kenyan government to cease all building and operations at the base while the case is resolved.
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Two picks in the top 10 and four in the top 25 have already transferred possession, with two of those selections being dealt twice in addition to a pick swap in another trade.
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According to those sources, the final few detainees left the facility last week and were either transferred to other detention centers or were deported.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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Pushing out Cook, a key Fed policymaker who votes on interest rates, could have given Trump an opportunity to appoint a replacement more aligned with his push for lower borrowing costs.
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Gakpo’s partner Noa van der Bij posted about the loss on social media on Saturday and Gakpo has been given time off to spend with family who are staying near the team base in Kansas City as the Netherlands compete in the World Cup.
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In it, Pearson delivered an opening monologue about his desire to quit dancing.
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Two years into what was intended to be a seven-year apprenticeship, Walton quit and followed his siblings south.
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Green's office started seeing dozens of properties turned over to different LLCs.
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The store turned over its windows and breezeway in the 59th Street flagship to the activewear brand, resulting in sales that more than doubled its past volume, Newell said.
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“Given over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20over. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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