given to
phrase
—used to say that a person often behaves in a specified way
a man (very) much given to swearing/profanity
She is given to behaving selfishly.
Examples of given to in a Sentence
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So it was very often given to soldiers as part of their rations.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
By the end of the year, Modrić had won the Ballon d’Or, too, the prestigious award given to the world’s best player.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Trump made the trip to see the $450 million project aboard his new Air Force One, a Boeing 747 given to the United States by Qatar.
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Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The breakfast is an epic buffet followed by hot dishes to order, and special attention is given to children who can decorate their own waffles in the pastry kitchen.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Many of us were genuinely shocked at the money given to Young.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Anthony Coker, director of the State Immigration Enforcement Council, said grants for immigration enforcement will not be given to law enforcement agencies that do not enter into 287(g) agreements or do not report data currently to the state.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The protection given to Cook is rooted in the Federal Reserve’s responsibility to set financial policy.
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Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Maps were also given to visitors to track down the 10 dragon eggs scattered throughout the downtown area for prizes.
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Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
By the end of the year, Modrić had won the Ballon d’Or, too, the prestigious award given to the world’s best player.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Trump made the trip to see the $450 million project aboard his new Air Force One, a Boeing 747 given to the United States by Qatar.
—
Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The breakfast is an epic buffet followed by hot dishes to order, and special attention is given to children who can decorate their own waffles in the pastry kitchen.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Many of us were genuinely shocked at the money given to Young.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Anthony Coker, director of the State Immigration Enforcement Council, said grants for immigration enforcement will not be given to law enforcement agencies that do not enter into 287(g) agreements or do not report data currently to the state.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The protection given to Cook is rooted in the Federal Reserve’s responsibility to set financial policy.
—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Maps were also given to visitors to track down the 10 dragon eggs scattered throughout the downtown area for prizes.
—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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