what gives
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“The people I love—my husband, our children, our friends—filling our house with people we love, that’s the greatest joy in my life and what gives me balance,” Amal said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
That’s what the text supports, it’s what common sense supports, and it’s what gives regulated parties a fighting chance of knowing when they’re subject to federal mine safety law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
To be sure, a big order is good news, so what gives?
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Throughout the film, the question of what gives art its value appears in several forms, challenged by Lori and Julian when their initially stilted working relationship transforms into something more intimate.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
That’s what gives bread its light and spongy texture.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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