as in to give back
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Mayland’s desire to give back to the community was inspired by her son’s battle with leukemia.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025 -
Jelly Roll is giving back to first responders who have been battling the fires in Los Angeles for over a month.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Trump backed down on the former but has pressed ahead with China tariffs, for which Beijing retaliated.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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After threatening levies on Canada, and Canada threatening to retaliate, Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday came to an agreement for a 30-day reprieve in the brewing trade war in exchange for new measures to tackle the flow of fentanyl across the northern border.—
Matina Stevis-Gridneff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Chatsworth’s win avenged an overtime loss to Cleveland earlier this season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Hornets avenged that defeat thanks to a stifling defensive effort in the second half.—
Erick Taylor,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Get back (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20back%20%28at%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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