giving back

Example Sentences

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Vein, raised in Encino, had an entrepreneurial spirit and was often laser-focused on giving back to his community, friends recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Although the services struggle to meet recruiting quotas, it’s just as important to introduce young Americans to other careers that involve giving back to their country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The shares were giving back some of their strong gains seen in the wake of the company’s recent artificial-intelligence deals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

While some stocks are giving back their gains from the late February bounce, others look healthier and ready for acceptable growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

I say, rolling my eyes, because I swear he owes me like a hundred dollars from years of not giving back the right change.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi