giving over (to)

verb

present participle of give over (to)
as in giving in

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  1. giving in
  2. submitting
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  • And Saul says that younger heirs often want to preserve their family’s charitable traditions while giving in ways that reflect their own values.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Parents tend to avoid conflict by giving in or helping kids avoid repercussions.
    — Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of giving in
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  • Now Plum is demanding accountability, with the district's athletic director filing a formal complaint on Monday and submitting the video to the WPIAL for review.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Budget woes One of the governor’s first challenges out of the gate will be submitting a state budget in January to legislators.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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