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Recent Examples of give back
Verb
But, there's also the opportunity of coming to places like [Sundance], to have the opportunity to be able to give back — to pay it forward, that's the stuff. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025 During Washington’s December bye week, Daniels gave back to kids in his hometown of San Bernardino, Calif., and donated 100 bicycles to Washington-area Boys & Girls Clubs. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
By contrast, the Fowler Museum uncovered the items’ illicit history on its own and initiated the giveback. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024 Despite revenue declines, the state remains on track to run another surplus this year, unless the economy declines more sharply or Kemp and lawmakers ramp up tax givebacks. Jeff Amy, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for give back 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back
Noun
  • Every Economic Legacy Point earned earlier in the game will provide a discount.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Last year, Metropolis reported providing more than $20,000 in discounts for its downtown program.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Unfortunately, a love that never wavers may not respond well when it isn’t reciprocated.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Balya might be the more active character, but Anand too reciprocates to salvage Balya.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Two key areas stick out from the rest: Diplomatic: Additional Influence gains and Influence cost rebates Science: Additional Science gains from various sources For more insights on the game, read our interview with the Civilization 7 developers.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • But new research has more details on who is more likely to stay on the pricey drugs, which cost roughly $1,000 per month before insurance and other rebates.
    Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • That figure, according to the bureau, includes monetary compensation, principal reductions, canceled debts and other consumer relief.
    Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Of the 2,400 homes currently listed for sale on Zillow, 426 have seen a price reduction.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The contracts were inflated to account for the cost of the bribes and kickbacks paid by Dantzler and Hu, the indictment alleges.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Keating reportedly profited nearly $1 million through American Construction & Industrial LLC, more than $350,000 in kickbacks through Surety Risk Solutions and around $125,000 through Kodiak Asset Recovery.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction now and do not itemize deductions.
    Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
  • High deductions compared to earnings Another area for IRS scrutiny can be high tax breaks compared to your income, Baran said.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The agreement granted a property tax abatement for the development of a 51-room hotel with amenities.
    Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The mismanagement of state water and fire abatement projects made matters worse, according to Bowles.
    Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025

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