Example Sentences

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A couple could potentially pay $50,000 in tuition directly to a university, then each give the student $19,000 for living expenses, transferring $88,000 in a single year with no gift-tax return required.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The government removed green levies from bills in April, transferring the cost to general taxation instead, and saving an average of £150 a year off bills.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

On Friday, authorities sought to ease tensions by transferring security responsibilities from ICE to state police and setting up designated protest areas.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Since transferring to UCLA, Berry said she learned that she could raise her standard of play while having the best time doing it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In transferring me to Pretoria, the authorities wanted to get me away from my home turf to a place where I would have fewer friends dropping by.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela