give over (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over (to)
Verb
  • Third, and this is key: Do not give in to insanity.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
  • Don't give in to temptation and cross over with your mower—not even a tiny bit.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
  • Costco Wholesale recently submitted plans to the City of Sanford calling for a 156,454-square-foot membership warehouse store, 847 parking spaces, and a gas station to replace the former Macy’s building and a parking lot south of the mall, according to a report in GrowthSpotter.
    Tyler Williams, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • The policy changes and enforcement actions were seen by critics as Columbia bowing to the administration’s demands, rather than standing up for the values of free speech and academic freedom.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
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    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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“Give over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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