GIVEN OVER (TO) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

given over (to)

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past participle of give over (to)

as in given in

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After its Berlinale premiere, the film went on to win the Jury Award, given in Annecy’s Contrechamp section.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, given in two doses around age 1 and age 5, offers 97% protection against measles, usually for life.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

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To date, patrons of the Central Arkansas Library System have submitted reconsideration requests only rarely.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
The team submitted a referral to Valley Oasis, a provider of trauma and homeless services and housing, a spokesman for the county Department of Homeless Services and Housing said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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