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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over
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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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Then, the winning-ugly model stopped winning and the losses were ugly.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 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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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.Luke Chinman, People.com, 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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Without this, a creator’s business may cease to exist—with a human-size hole left in its place.Rodney Mason, Forbes, 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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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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In connection with the deal, Fubo agreed to end its antitrust case against Venu.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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This allowed Haaland to play off multiple touches and gave De Bruyne and Foden time to make runs.Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 15 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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The Associated Press reported this week that Trump has tasked New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew with drafting an executive order to halt offshore wind production nationwide.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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TikTok could fade to black in the U.S. in a matter of days after the Supreme Court rejected its appeal to halt a law that will ban the popular video app as of Jan. 19 unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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