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gave

[geyv] / geɪv /






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Lauer’s start Tuesday began to go downhill in the second inning when he gave up back-to-back solo homers to Ramón Urias and Thomas Saggese with two outs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

"She's unstoppable, like a live wire," said Ice, whose blue eyes -- which gave him his call-sign -- warmed up when he looked at his wife.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

In his wide-ranging statement, which lasted three-and-half-hours, Burnham gave an indication of his approach on several other issues including welfare.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

That observation gave the team the mechanism they had been searching for.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

And so we stood between piers of bunks and gave thanks for fleas.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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