be given
Example Sentences
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"We may also take some key microbes of interest and see if they can be given preventively as a probiotic. There is lots of exciting future work to come."
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
He has constantly maintained that when jurists interpret statutes, words are to be given the meaning that an ordinary English speaker would have understood them to possess when Congress enacted the statute.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
She said those who have been Neet for more than 18 months will be given a six-month paid work placement, to help them prepare for a full-time job.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
According to the Unethical Hoops website, which remains active more than a week after the date on the cease-and-desist order, only 100 copies of the game were made, to be given away to Underdog users.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
He was about to marry one of the emperor's granddaughters, and with the marriage he would be given rule of the city.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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