giving back

Example Sentences

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Shares initially soared on the news before giving back some of the gains.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Vein, raised in Encino, had an entrepreneurial spirit and was often laser-focused on giving back to his community, friends recalled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

“But when Mrs. Parker called me, I really wanted to be part of it. It’s my way of giving back, I guess,” Maxine says.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson