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Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

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But that stability can be withdrawn as easily as it was granted.
Cambodia’s Smoke-and-Mirrors Democracy|David Shaftel|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Granted, James is in an office in the Pentagon, and not on the front lines.
Pentagon Doesn’t Know How Many People It’s Killed in the ISIS War|Nancy A. Youssef|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But Bratton himself has granted that black people “of all classes” have told him they fear the police.
We Need Our Police to Be Better Than This|Nick Gillespie|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As far as finally being acknowledged herself with that elusive Academy gold, well, Moore says she would not take it for granted.
Julianne Moore Is Oscar Gold in ‘Still Alice’|Marlow Stern|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

At this point, the developed world takes the internet for granted.
Silicon Valley Sets Its Sights on Africa|Christian Borys|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Granted; as many as you like," he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
Instead of the expected general amnesty, only a few special pardons were granted.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
In 1622 a monopoly of the importation of tobacco was granted to the Virginia and Somers Island, companies.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
If the high wage is paid and the short hours are granted, then the price of the thing made, so it seems, rises higher still.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
He granted her continuance at home, till the year of her noviciate; but that year must come, and it will commence next January.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter