be given
Example Sentences
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The proposal called for the wealth fund’s profits to be given directly to citizens, allowing more people to benefit from the upside of the technology’s growth, including those not invested in the financial markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
He has constantly maintained that when jurists interpret statutes, words are to be given the meaning that an ordinary English speaker would have understood them to possess when Congress enacted the statute.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
She said those who have been Neet for more than 18 months will be given a six-month paid work placement, to help them prepare for a full-time job.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
But the Supreme Court left that question unanswered, and prosecutors doubted they could secure murder convictions against Law, Currie said, stressing he will still be given a significant sentence.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
But I do not believe that it can be given as a rule today, since I do not think that factions ever did any good.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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