gave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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In 2020, the commission gave the lions temporary endangered species protections as “candidates” for listing.
From Los Angeles Times
During a recent fallout, her youngest walked into the room, gave her brother space, and then told him "he'll be alright" before giving him a hug, she says.
From BBC
She gave him money for a deposit, bought bridesmaid dresses for her daughters, a veil, "a few little trinket bits".
From BBC
In the early days after Guthrie’s disappearance, Nanos gave frequent interviews and held briefings.
He was also a great soccer player who always gave it his all on the pitch and was ready to jump in and help his teammates, his coach Tyler Curry told Global News.
From BBC
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