1
as in ending
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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2
as in leaving
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave over his entire savings to an investor
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The guard play was lackluster all year, and when Austin Jackson sustained his season-ending knee injury in early November the run game vanished.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025 -
Even though the games are ending, the circus really won’t end with the Jets and Giants.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
4 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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After leaving office, Loeffler sold her 50% stake in the basketball team to an investor group that included one of the former players who had spoken out most prominently.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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But the Packers drafted him in the first round and gave him a few years to sit behind Aaron Rodgers before handing Love the keys.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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There are also plenty of trade possibilities should the Twins decide to avoid handing the job to Miranda.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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The root system enters a state of rest, ceasing growth.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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With Stewart-Haas Racing ceasing operations at the end of 2024, Briscoe was among the drivers needing to find a new team.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Let’s reward Grier by giving him more power.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The controversy has also strained South Korea's political system, halting high-level diplomacy, rattling financial markets, and spotlighting weaknesses in its governance structure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 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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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Giving over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20over. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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