giving back

Example Sentences

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For Heifner, returning as a mentor feels like giving back to the program that gave him his start — but it also pulls him out of the industry’s constraints.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

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

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 world was giving to him, he did not mind giving back.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen