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gave

[geyv] / geɪv /






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The graphics it generated gave people six fingers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Jackie added that working not only gave her purpose but also helped her feel socially connected.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Five years earlier, as the Spider, he was a super-powered guardian of the people; but he gave it up after the love of his life was murdered on the Spider’s account.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

If no more survivors are found after a search with thermal scanners, mechanical diggers and other heavy equipment will be brought in to clear debris and recover bodies, she said, but gave no timeline.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The garbage shuddered and gave way to a dingy white rat: sharp red eyes, a pink tail, back paw missing two toes.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman



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