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as in to stop
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 to leave
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 give over
The Metro Nashville Police Department said in a news release that four men approached two other men in an apartment complex and demanded the two men give over their belongings around 12:10 a.m.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 Sep. 2024
Harry is not the only claimant, former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson is also suing, and there will be separate portions given over to each of their specific cases.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Seventy thousand square feet—representing an increase of 50 percent—will be given over to galleries, which will host works from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Dec. 2024
The other thing that really has changed for me is noticing how much of our culture and public space is given over to selling.
—Esha Chhabra, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 Sep. 2024
Harry is not the only claimant, former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson is also suing, and there will be separate portions given over to each of their specific cases.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Seventy thousand square feet—representing an increase of 50 percent—will be given over to galleries, which will host works from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Dec. 2024
The other thing that really has changed for me is noticing how much of our culture and public space is given over to selling.
—Esha Chhabra, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Alhassan unleashed a vicious combination of punches on the Brazilian, who appeared to be moments away from being stopped.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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That leaves a hole on the Bombers' infield that had mostly been occupied since 2018.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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All that leaves Wall Street with a good sense of visibility entering 2025, Allen said.Brian Evans, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Much to the lament of American enthusiasts, Mercedes ceased production of the E 63 S wagon last year, which has helped to keep values high.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Defibrillators can work when the heart’s rhythm is haywire, but not when the heart has ceased operations.Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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When handing it back, the car showed 40.5 mpg on the long-term readout.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Taking the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to accept the honor, Audiard handed the mic to Gascón, who made history as the first trans actress ever nominated for a Golden Globe.Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kelly: What's the leverage for getting Putin to end this war?NPR, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Square One Theatre Company, a community theater institution in Stratford for the 35 years, is ending its run.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
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His son, who had drifted away from art, was given the chance to complete it. 10 Best Books of 2024: The staff of The New York Times Book Review has chosen the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.Sadie Stein, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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There are gold pulls that make the piece look luxe, a flat bottom construction that increases stability and gives it a clean look, and fluted wood on the front for a mid-century modern-inspired design.Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ukraine halted the flow of Russian gas to several European countries on New Year’s Day, bringing an end to Moscow’s decades-long dominance over Europe’s energy markets.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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His remains were transferred to a hearse for a motorcade in preparation for his final drive to his beloved hometown.Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
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Last year, the CFPB put gaming companies on notice, issuing a report detailing the risks involved with purchasing and transferring virtual currencies.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Give over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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