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- verb Contraction of
given . Simple past tense and past participle ofgive .
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Examples
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If I may offer one further Thought, which is, that the renew'd Presence of a Lunatick or two among the Groundlings of this Theatre has giv'n me Encouragement that I may soon resume my former Occupation as Critick of Madmen.
"I'm jealous. I can't do it either. I can't cross my legs sitting in a chair like that." Ann Althouse 2008
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I pray, Madam, giv'n your Response to Dr. Pogo, that the Fate of Eurydice has not befallen you, and you had not irrevocably cross'd the infamous River Styx.
Where am I? What am I thinking? Ann Althouse 2008
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The Gentleman whose Brain I haunt, has giv'n me Means of Expression by his Hand upon the Computer as 'tis call'd; but I have not been able to prevail upon him to engage in any of the refreshing and healthful Exercise I once enjoy'd
Should a 10-year-old be permitted to go hunting? Ann Althouse 2008
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And wear the crown to which is giv'n dominion o'er the storms,
The Poetry of Wales John Jenkins
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Die when you will, you need not wear At heaven's Court, a form more fair, Than beauty here on earth has giv'n, Keep but the lovely looks we see -- The voice we hear -- and you will be An angel _ready made_ for heaven.
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 289, December 22, 1827 Various
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In all my wand'rings round this world of care, In all my griefs -- and God has giv'n my share -- I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down.
Chapter XII Solomon Tshekisho 1916
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And I be seiz'd and giv'n into the hands of my own Selfhood.
Mysticism in English Literature Caroline F. E. Spurgeon 1905
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'Ill-fated Savage, at whose birth was giv'n No parent but the Muse, no friend but Heav'n:' he introduced an elegant compliment to Johnson on his Dictionary, that wonderful performance which cannot be too often or too highly praised; of which Mr. Harris, in his Philological Inquiries
Life of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887
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Yet hast thou pardon giv'n to one, the like of whom before Was never pardoned, though for him no one with thee did plead,
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III Anonymous 1879
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"Dan McGaw's giv'n it to you straight," said Lathers, stopping for a last word, his face thrust through the window again.
Tom Grogan Francis Hopkinson Smith 1876
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