be given
Example Sentences
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"We may also take some key microbes of interest and see if they can be given preventively as a probiotic. There is lots of exciting future work to come."
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 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
According to the Unethical Hoops website, which remains active more than a week after the date on the cease-and-desist order, only 100 copies of the game were made, to be given away to Underdog users.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Conversations on their short-term futures will take place later in the summer, but realistically none of them are likely to be given a regular starting spot in the Premier League and Champions League next term.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Then, at the end of the tour, as a special present, all of them will be given enough chocolates and candies to last them for the rest of their lives!
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
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