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Recent Examples of give back
Verb
Beal – who has made more than $318 million so far – reportedly will be giving back $13.9 million, or $2.9 million more than the Clippers will pay him. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 July 2025 In addition, L’Oréal Groupe – in its shared commitment to promoting a more inclusive vision of beauty through Black joy, artistry, and resilience – joins in on the fun by giving back and offering free products to community day attendees. Essence, 16 July 2025
Noun
In addition to the historic prize structure, the athletes participating will also earn more through the meet’s unique giveback program. Taylor Dutch, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024 However, Microsoft did not seek any tax concessions or other givebacks from the village in the development agreement that accompanied its second, larger land purchase. Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for give back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back
Noun
  • In metro Detroit, age 60, for a limited time, will give sexagenarians and older in the tri-county area free, roundtrip transportation and free or discount passes to participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
    Christina Hall, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
  • Plus, everything from hiking boots to fashionable sandals have received generous discounts for the summer, with the colorful Merrell Alpine 83 Sneaker Recraft Shoes topping our shopping list at just $75.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Top tech executives have made numerous visits to the White House and Mar-a-Lago, and Trump has reciprocated with praise.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
  • Immediately after Trump issued the letter last week, Lula vowed to reciprocate should Trump follow through on the threat to impose the staggering tariff.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • While most people in Naperville with lead service lines are on a city waiting list for replacement, anyone who wants the work done more quickly can pay for it themselves and receive a rebate from the city.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
  • Singapore is trying to lift the fortunes of its stock exchange, including a 20% tax rebate for primary listings.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • The Bengals’ defensive changes should result in a marginal reduction in production, which moves Burrow just outside of the top three at his position.
    KC Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
  • In 2024, the company achieved a $7/barrel West Texas Intermediate (WTI) breakeven reduction, and its overall breakeven sits ~$45/barrel.
    David Trainer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The charges are tied to a kickback scheme Fernandes Anderson carried out at City Hall two years ago.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
  • These include asset misappropriation (e.g., cash theft, receivables lapping, inventory larceny), financial statement fraud (fictitious revenues, concealed liabilities, improper asset valuations and disclosures) and corruption (kickbacks, bid rigging).
    Roman Matatov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • The maximum $6,000 senior bonus deduction is then reduced by $900 in this example to reach a senior deduction of $5,100.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 21 July 2025
  • There are also new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings and car loan interest, with varying eligibility requirements.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • The first phase would involve building the park and renovating the house, including electrical upgrades, sewer replacements, and asbestos and lead abatement.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2025
  • It’s painted and repaired the exterior wood siding and windows, replaced the roof and conducted asbestos abatement on the interior.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

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