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giving

  • present participle of give.

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Giving the public indirect exposure to the benefits of AI through part- government ownership could be one means of mitigating the criticism and heading off a political backlash.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Giving by individuals, the biggest contributor by far, and corporations edged up 1% and 0.5%, respectively last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Giving it to O'Neill again is the easiest option possible.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Giving those countries a rooting interest in the World Cup could have done a lot to goose TV viewership and broadcast revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Giving Enrique clothing will be futile, Carrasco thinks, if he can’t find someone with a car who can get the boy to medical help.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario