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given to

Idioms  

  1. Tending toward, inclined to, as in She was given to eating crackers in bed. [Late 1500s]

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The money was given to the daughter of a friend of mine, so it feels awkward.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Napoleon acted as if a threat was information given to the enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Conference League place is forfeited - then when the EPS place is applied, the Europa League place jumps over Liverpool and is given to the team in seventh.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It was given to McKellen by the artist, a longtime friend, for the actor’s 80th birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“These were given to the missus by President Theodore Roosevelt, so be careful.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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