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give someone

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  1. see other entries beginning with give someone, or under give one, or look up the expression by its other words, as give the benefit of the doubt.


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It would also give someone for Shohei to drive in if he dropped down the order a spot or two.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

So it’s important to build some structure around how much time and energy you give someone navigating a stressful milestone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Figuring out how to give someone a health-related gift isn’t always straightforward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

In that simple act, you give someone the gift of ease, and in turn, you remind yourself what hospitality was always meant to feel like: welcoming, effortless and a little holy.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

The Trunchbull was not a person who would give someone a whole chocolate cake to eat just out of kindness.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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