How to Use giveback in a Sentence

giveback

1 of 2 noun
  • The union had to agree to certain givebacks in order to save the jobs of all its members.
  • Some giveback had to be expected at some point.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 May 2026
  • Those savings stem from givebacks in new union contracts agreed to over the last two years.
    — Jenna Carlesso, Courant Community, 17 Apr. 2018
  • The real question here is what kind of giveback do the Rams get for doing the deal now?
    — Albert Breer, SI.com, 3 Sep. 2017
  • But what really sets this moka pot apart from all the rest is its giveback component.
    — Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2022
  • But labor had entered into an age of givebacks and concessions.
    — Barbara Ehrenreich, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2017
  • Bronin’s budget includes $10 million in savings from union givebacks that were agreed to over the last two years.
    — Jenna Carlesso, Courant Community, 16 Apr. 2018
  • Not many beauty brands have a giveback component and a philanthropic mission.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Every volunteer or giveback effort matters, but this night was special.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2019
  • Most of Hartford’s unions have agreed to substantial givebacks over the last two years, but the city is still negotiating with two groups.
    — Jenna Carlesso, Courant Community, 15 Apr. 2018
  • The next day, TDE will host its annual community giveback event.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2025
  • The small-business uproar helps explain why so many of the givebacks are now flowing through JPMorgan.
    — Greg Farrell, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020
  • There are several reasons givebacks like the one at JPMorgan are such an anomaly.
    — Gretchen Morgenson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2016
  • All proceeds go to local organizations and givebacks.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
  • The trouble is, extracting givebacks from bond investors is like herding cats, then asking those felines to agree to walk away from their food and go hungry a couple of days every week.
    — Dan Haar, courant.com, 13 July 2017
  • The givebacks are crucial to balancing the two-year, $40 billion state budget, which still has not been approved by the legislature.
    — Christopher Keating, courant.com, 17 July 2017
  • 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
  • From the giveback side, there is and will be an endless need to provide blankets to homeless shelters and people affected by natural disasters over the years.
    — David Hessekiel, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • That one-time giveback of $250 per child was designed to test public support for an ongoing state income tax credit for families.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
  • When a new Raising Cane’s opens, the chain celebrates by hosting a community giveback and a chance for customers to win free Cane’s for a year.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Gokey’s foundation works with local nonprofits to do meaningful community givebacks in cities where the Christian pop artist tours.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Our audience of parents, teachers and Gen Z consumers are passionate about using brands that have a giveback component.
    — David Hessekiel, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • Causes benefit as members of our community shop too, with an automatic giveback of at least 3% to nonprofit partners.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021
  • The companies are also committed to community giveback as an integral part of their company culture.
    — Sarah Burchard, Forbes, 2 June 2022
  • Despite revenue declines, the state remains on track to run another surplus this year, unless the economy declines more sharply or Kemp and lawmakers ramp up tax givebacks.
    — Jeff Amy, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
  • But Democrats note Senate Republicans never released that giveback proposal in the context of a full budget.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Accounted for in this year’s budget is about $10 million in corporate donations and another $10 million in union givebacks.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Courant Community, 30 May 2018
  • By contrast, the Fowler Museum uncovered the items’ illicit history on its own and initiated the giveback.
    — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Property tax exemptions, sales and use tax exemptions on materials and machinery, and income tax credits are common forms of government givebacks to sports team owners.
    — Geoffrey Propheter, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2026
  • In his letter to Malloy and lawmakers, Bronin has asked the state to help the city put pressure on bondholders by making new money contingent on Wall Street givebacks.
    — Jenna Carlesso, Courant Community, 25 Sep. 2017

give back

2 of 2 verb
  • The best of them will give back to you.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
  • At the time, it wasn’t known who gave back the check.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
  • And all that love was given back.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Find a way to give back that resonates.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • What inspires you to give back?
    — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
  • These are just two reasons why brands give back.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Her main goal though, is to earn enough to give back in a big way.
    — Julia Moore, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Drake has been giving back to his fans quite a bit while on the road.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2024
  • This is our way of giving back service.
    — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The teams involved in the event were just happy to give back.
    — Samantha Pell Washington Post, Star Tribune, 19 Jan. 2021
  • That was my way of giving back, my life’s service.
    — Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Each one of those women lived the ethos of wanting to give back.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Her own desire to give back finds roots in her childhood.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • That includes finding ways to give back.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Noticing this, my dad called it out and gave back the extra amount.
    — Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 July 2025
  • The Dow gave back about 507 points, or 1%.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • The players want to give back to the sport that has given them so much.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Surely there’s somebody out there that will want to give back to him.
    — Mike Bianchi, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Aug. 2020
  • The hope, too, is that it will be given back to me in some other way.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 July 2024
  • He's long been vocal about his wish to give back — not just through music.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Ramírez said he is honored to give back to the city that has given him so much.
    — Joe Noga, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Builds a culture of giving back.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Then, give back the same sass McKenna gave her.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
  • One of his life goals was to give back to those who weren't as fortunate as him.
    — Delaney White, The Arizona Republic, 24 Mar. 2021
  • Meaning take less, give back and build with the ecosystem rather than against it.
    — Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Now, does this mean Bailey needs to give back the Rolex?
    — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Some are frustrated that the land won’t be given back to the town.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
  • This isn't the first time that Wallen — who played baseball at the school — gave back.
    — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Sylvester revealed how he was inspired to give back by the women in his life.
    — Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 16 May 2024
  • Gries talked about empathy and the need for giving back.
    — Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025

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