giving away

Example Sentences

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But after taking the lead and giving away a clumsy penalty to make the score 1-1, Arsenal had to face the bitter reality of extra time and a penalty shootout.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Extras also proved a big difference, with England giving away 21 compared to India's three.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“I’m giving away a Huffy basketball freestanding hoop because it’s just taking up space. We used to play horse and shoot baskets together. My son is now 35, he doesn’t live here anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

One way to do that is to stop giving away gobs of stock as compensation, especially now that hiring is becoming less difficult.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The night before my sister’s wedding in Rwanda, we attended a big party to celebrate the giving away of the bride.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana