gimme
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Not only because the Cardinals represented as close to a gimme as the Chargers are going to get on their precarious schedule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Since we eliminated gimme putts toward team scores, everyone is much happier, with less grumbling about outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Some golfers have eliminated gimme putts for team scores, while others use a “circle of friendship” rule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
What was once an annual gimme, is now a brutal benchmark which England have struggled to reach.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
“It means you’re just like your old man. Here, gimme that thing.”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
They allow gimmes if the putt is within the shaft of your putter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
But the Pac-12 right now, with the slate of games from top to bottom, there’s no gimmes.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
Still, his midrange touch is so soft that those in-between shots have almost become gimmes over the last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
"That first half showed there's going to be no gimmes in this competition," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2022
Joel Embiid had 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Sixers but missed a couple of gimmes and had a tying shot late blocked by Kuzma that could have changed the game.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
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