giving up
Example Sentences
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Toby Brusey, from Volunteer Now, says the Fleadh could not happen without people giving up their time for free.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
South Korean stocks surged Friday morning on renewed enthusiasm over spending related to the artificial-intelligence boom, leading the region’s equity markets higher, while the yen weakened, giving up some of its sharp gains overnight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
While HSA balances can be invested, 40% of account holders don’t invest those funds and keep the assets in cash — giving up the potential for growth, according to Fidelity Investments.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Micron stock was giving up some of its huge gains from the previous day even as Apple and Amazon confirmed there’s no end in sight to the memory-chip shortage.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
As irritated as I was by all this, deep down I was beginning to grasp what my parents already knew: no matter which path I chose, I'd be giving up something.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
