giving up

Example Sentences

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To pressure victims into giving up their account information, they tell them they need to log in immediately before their points expire to claim such things as free headphones or Apple Watches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Catching SpaceX isn’t easy, but Amazon, Blue Origin, and Jeff Bezos aren’t giving up.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In a reply to Musk on X late last year, Matt Tuttle, the founder of Tuttle Capital, indicated he would be open to giving up the ticker symbol.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Lauer’s pitch count was only up to 70, after giving up five hits in 4 ⅔ innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Which is more important, never giving up or thinking smart?

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick