giving over (to)

Definition of giving over (to)next
present participle of give over (to)

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Verb
  • But unlike many of Warhol’s other victims, Duchamp doesn’t cave to the torture, because giving in would imply defeat.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Another way parents unintentionally reinforce negative behavior is by giving in.
    Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • However, identity theft doesn’t require submitting a claim for payment.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • As Vander Hooning’s search for a kidney continued, 42 people responded submitting to evaluation and 18 started medical testing.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Giving over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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