1
as in stopped
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy
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2
as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave over his entire savings to an investor
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Would Powell quit his job if an angry Trump told him to?Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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He is sated, and out to quit and take up golf or bowling.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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But even if some of the government support for electric vehicles is now trimmed or cut off, as is likely with Trump’s victory, Musk’s wealth will remain firmly intact.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Prince Andrew has seen his financial support from his brother King Charles cut off, the Daily Mail newspaper reports.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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Tap water iontophoresis: One case report described successful treatment with this procedure, which involves a mild electrical current passed through tap water to temporarily shut off sweat glands.Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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At times, more renewable energy is generated than the grid can handle, so wind and sometimes solar producers are often paid to shut off production.Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Given over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/given%20over. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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