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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

An uptick in interest in charitable giving over the next few years was one factor in the rebrand of the organization once known as Open Philanthropy, now called Coefficient Giving, said Chief Executive Alexander Berger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 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 me a wide berth, he made for the ridge and disappeared into the interior of the island.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel