giving back

Example Sentences

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U.S. stocks are set to decline Thursday, giving back April gains, as surging crude prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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

If companies can show they are trying to correct a violation, by giving back pay to workers and agreeing to change the offending practices, the law keeps penalties low.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

The windows giving back the gray and nameless day.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy