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given up

vb. (past participle of give up English)

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Given Up

"Given Up" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. The song was released as the fourth single from their third studio album Minutes to Midnight. It was released on February 17, 2008 in the UK as a digital download. The song was not as much of a success as what was expected in the US, although it did manage to chart high on the Alternative Songs music chart.

Usage examples of "given up".

The rest of us had given up, but you were still trying to deal with the enclosure.

I suppose any curious investigators would have given up by now anyway.

They had tried to have children for many years and then, when they had given up hope, the woman conceived and gave birth to a girl.

Those who had paper and pen and ink tried to write descriptions and keep journals, but this was usually given up after being in prison a few weeks.

When the Covin had given up, he had decided to hang around for a few days to make sure that was not just a trick.

For he has not only given up the life of the world, but also his personal liberty, for the sake of God.

The banker remarked that most scientists and the like had given up the idea of God as a bearded, benevolent father figure surrounded by angels, although many sincere people worship and revere such a God.

And therefore there is no peace in the heart of a man who is carnal, nor in him who is given up to the things that are without him, but only in him who is fervent towards God and living the life of the Spirit.

Gardiner gave her the particulars also of Miss Bingley's visit in Gracechurch-street, and repeated conversations occurring at different times between Jane and herself, which proved that the former had, from her heart, given up the acquaintance.

Be assured that I partake in all your feelings, and do not be angry if I say that our intercourse, even by letter, must soon be given up.

I have given up too much, have been too easily worked on, but Frederica shall now feel the difference.

Wherefore the Angel said to Tobias: He gives the devil power over those who are given up to lust.

The inward man quickly recollecteth himself, because he is never entirely given up to outward things.

The world is often reproached because it is deceitful and vain, yet notwithstanding it is not easily given up, because the lusts of the flesh have too much rule over it.

Lydia's being settled in the North, just when she had expected most pleasure and pride in her company, for she had by no means given up her plan of their residing in Hertfordshire, was a severe disappointment.