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[gift] / gɪft /




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Toys “R” Us is racing to open 120 stores in time for holiday gift shopping, but some suppliers are balking at its requests for extended credit terms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

As an alternative, Musk pledged one of his SpaceX shares to every American child next year, a gift worth about $10.5 billion.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

Had situation under control but then slipped to gift Bournemouth their second.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

What’s more, selling a house to a family member below fair market value can create a gift of equity equal to the price difference, which the IRS may treat as a taxable gift.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Many people said it was like lacrosse, a gift from the Creator.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Citing the versatility Moore has showcased over her career, Amy Nicholson says, “ ‘The Debut’ lets her do it all, showcasing her multifaceted gifts like a jewel box with a diamond.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Riley said there was a three-week window for donations which can include clothes, food and essentials as well as gifts.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Pears: As the holiday season rolls around, there are always a few people for whom it is a real challenge to buy gifts.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

I just wish he used his gifts in a different way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

I remember being thankful for the gifts but jealous of their special excursions.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Last week, ill-discipline repeatedly gifted Canada field position before a late handling error, which put a clearing kick under pressure, opened the door for the hosts' winning try.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

A surviving spouse has the right to occupy the homestead for the rest of their life, even if it is separate property or was gifted to a third party.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Unified, 53 schools are designated for students rated as “gifted,” and there are four campuses with programs for highly gifted students, typically identified by a professional evaluator.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Six of the pachyderms were gifted to the circus by Russian ally Myanmar in 2025 to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Something passed between the two older girls then, a mutual understanding that didn’t need to be spoken—and Kaori, being a gifted person of second sight, had great appreciation for such things.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Instead of gifting the money for the purchase, Ross provided the mortgage at a lower interest rate by using the IRS-standard applicable federal rate and is generating a stable return on his investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

The extraordinary gifting spree for which he will be remembered began around 2023.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

One of Burning Man’s 10 principles is gifting, which is why the festival runs on a gifting economy.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

I am curious as to how you presented what you were gifting her.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

“Thank you for the ride,” she says, gifting him with a radiant smile.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland


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