Giving-up Sentence Examples

I'm not giving up.

Bordeaux wasn't giving up easily.

I speculated out loud about giving up my job.

I felt like a POW giving up military secrets.

She really didn't want to leave the comfort of his arms, but remaining meant giving up something she wasn't willing to do.

He thought about giving up and going back to Freckles, however, he felt much too intrigued with Gams.

All the same, you'd better take a good, long look at what you're thinking about giving up.

Maybe Alex was simply burned out on raising children after giving up so much for Katie - only to have her run away.

She'd tried to contact Mrs. Watson several times the first week at the Peak before giving up.

You ain't thinking of giving up so soon, are you?

Still, we're so different, and she's giving up so much – the dairy, her home...

Once he had told her that there would be times in their marriage when they would regret giving up their freedom.

He hadn't been stuck since he was a child, and he had no intention of giving up his freedom.

The eighth voyage, led by Captain Saris, extended the operations of the company to Japan; and in 1613 the Japanese government granted privileges to the company; but the British retired in 1623, giving up their factory.

On the 4th of October he again drew up a review of the situation, in which he apparently contemplated giving up his communications with France and wintering in and around Dresden, though at the same time he is aware of the distress amongst his men for want of food.

It is to be remedied not by giving up the idea of the Infinite but by ceasing to think of the Infinite as of a being endowed with a static perfection which the finite will merely reproduces, and definitely recognizing the forward effort of the finite as an essential element in Its self-expression.

Afterwards giving up the direction of these, he migrated to Monte Cassino and there established the monastery which became the centre whence his Rule and institute spread.

Soon, however, having become convinced of the injustice connected with the repartimiento system, he began to preach against it, at the same time giving up his own slaves.

Meanwhile, without giving up the main principle of the autonomy of the local church, they have developed in various ways an active disposition to co-operate as a united religious body.

After spending some years in a hussar regiment, in 1854 he entered the diplomatic service without giving up his connexion with the army, in which he reached the rank of general in 1879.

The population had not been consulted as to the declaration of war, and their opinion was no more listened to now; but by giving up the cooperation of Parliament the prime minister at the same time abdicated his power in favour of the military authorities.

In consequence of the resistance with which they had met, the French now greatly .increased their demands, insisting on the Siamese giving up all territory east of the Mekong, including about half of Luang Prabang, on the payment of an indemnity and on the permanent withdrawal of all troops and police to a distance of 25 kilometres from the right bank of the Mekong.

Hort (commonly quoted as WH), the Cambridge scholars, supplied the deficiencies of Lachmann, and without giving up the advantages of his system, and its development by Tischendorf, brought back the study of the text of the New Testament to the methods of Griesbach.

His personal appearance was remarkable, and not imposing, for he was very short, with plain features, ungainly gestures and manners, very near-sighted, and of disagreeable voice; yet he became (after wisely giving up an attempt at the ornate style of oratory) a very effective speaker in a kind of conversational manner, and in the epigram of debate he had no superior among the statesmen of his time except Lord Beaconsfield.

His formal training at Angers was altogether too slight to account for his great technical knowledge; no record, however, exists of the stages by which this was acquired except that as soon as he landed in India he began to devote fixed hours to study, giving up cards and the violin.

Works of art of all kinds and the implements of a craftsman giving up his work were likewise dedicated.

Meanwhile, in 1685 the British had acquired a footing in Benkulen, and between them and the Dutch there was always much jealousy and friction until in 1824 a treaty was made under which the British vacated Sumatra in favour of the Dutch, who reciprocated by giving up Malacca.

In 1799 he married and settled at Llanfechell in Anglesey, giving up his trade as a weaver to become a small shopkeeper.

Emin and Captain Casati, an Italian, moved south to Wadelai, giving up the northern posts, and opened friendly relations with Kabarega, king of tlnyoro.

Themselves giving up this world as hopeless, and looking for salvation in the next, they naturally thought the Buddhists must do the same, and in the absence of any authentic scriptures, to correct the mistake, they interpreted Nirvana, in terms of their own belief, as a state to be reached after death.

After giving up Unitarianism he claimed that from the first he had been a Trinitarian on Platonic lines; and some of his latest statements of the doctrine are certainly more pantheistic than Christian.

During the crisis preceding the 9th Thermidor, Couthon showed considerable courage, giving up a journey to Auvergne in order, as he wrote, that he might either die or triumph with Robespierre and liberty.

Rumours of his opinions began to spread and, giving up the office of proctor, he left Oxford in 1569 and went to Ireland to take part in a proposed restoration of the Dublin University.

In April the friends heard of the second and final overthrow of Ludovico it Moro, and at that news, giving up all idea of a return to Milan, moved on to Florence, which they found depressed both by internal troubles and by the protraction of the indecisive and inglorious war with Pisa.

He had organized the Springfield Presbytery, but in 1804 with his five fellow ministers signed "The Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery," giving up that name and calling themselves "Christians."

The fine of a murderer could free themselves from liability by giving up the murderer and his goods, or if he escaped, by giving up any goods he had left, depriving him of clanship, and lodging a pledge against his future misdeeds.

This was a compromise between the royal government and the Huguenot government, the latter giving up the question of public worship, which was only authorized where it, had existed before 591 and in two towns of each bailliage, with the exception of Paris; but it secured liberty of con.science throughout the kingdom, state payment for its ministers, admission to all employments, and courts composed equally of Catholics and Protestants in the parlements.

The lesson terrified the pirates both of that city and of Tunis into giving up over 3000 prisoners and making fresh.

Back in the living room, she pointed the remote control at the television, jumping through a few channels before giving up.

Gazing at his adopted brother and recalling everything they'd done to protect humans, Jule had no doubt giving up his life in the immortal world was worth it, despite Xander's uncertainty.

I just feel terrible that you are giving up so much for me.

Still, we're so different, and she's giving up so much – the dairy, her home...

He had said that " giving up drugs was like saying adios to the greatest, funniest character I'd ever created " .

Opinion polls over many years have shown a persistent public distaste for giving up the pound in favor of the euro.

Denying self isn't about giving up chocolate for Lent and taking up our cross isn't about enduring backache.

Severe financial hardship may result in students giving up their studies.

He started his working life in the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank before giving up the heady heights of finance for writing.

During the first 6 weeks of giving up smoking, try to take one lozenge every one to two hours.

For most people too much psychological stress is associated with giving up long held beliefs, values or prejudices.

In autumn 2004 workers at the depot were offered a 10 percent pay rise in return for giving up union bargaining rights.

But admitting the validity of this criticism, and even going so far as to question the possibility of ever devising absolutely inclusive and, at the same time, exclusive definitions, no sufficient reason is adduced for giving up all attempt at morphological analysis.

The emigrants are at the same time the immigrants; that is, the material of the movement is the same, but the effect upon the country giving up and the country receiving the migrant requires separate treatment.

At the end of an exile of more than two years he yielded so far as to subscribe a formula giving up the "homoousios," to abandon Athanasius, and to accept the communion of his adversaries - a serious mistake, with which he has justly been reproached.

When you trade with someone in a free market, you are giving up something you have for something the other person has, which you value more.

The muscle relaxant activity may also help with the fine tremor associated with giving up an addiction.

Currently, the main way Kenyan Christians are avoiding totally giving up these time-slots is through a reliance on foreign imports.

An attempt was made to check the safety valve pressure by blanking the unloader off, resulting in the unloader giving up completely !

You will often think of giving up but sheer determination will keep you going and you will do your best.

Health equality improves when a teenage single mother goes through the hard work of giving up smoking.

The local doctor - who may be thinking about giving up his practice thanks to skyrocketing malpractice insurance costs.

Some are waging war in a spiritual battle against giving in or giving up.

You may have limited information and resources to effectively search for him and the emotional toll of the hunt has really made you feel like giving up.

By trying an array of ways to prevent divorce and heal marriages instead of giving up too soon, you can have a loving relationship that may well last forever.

When small, unknown web retailers have the best deal, you'll have to weigh whether the discount is worth giving up the security of shopping at a well-known site like Amazon.com.

It also means giving up many of your evenings and weekends if you are good at what you do.

The good news is that with good parenting skills and not giving up on your teenager, the difficult years only last a short time.

For many people, the thought of giving up cooked foods is unthinkable.

Learning more about vegetarian living and how to become a vegetarian is a good first step if you're interested in giving up meat.

One of the biggest challenges in giving up smoking cigarettes, tobacco, or pipes is the nicotine withdrawal symptoms people experience.

Whatever you have to do, just keep your mind focused on your end goal - giving up cigarettes for good!

There are also significant financial and personal benefits from giving up tobacco products that make this a very positive step to take.

But, it was all those baby steps, it was not giving up.

Because of this, the headliner, Peter Kelamis, never took the stage and claimed Cook was "arrogant" for not giving up the mike when he was supposed to.

In 2005, Jack Osbourne lost about 70 pounds by giving up drinking and drugs, and by eating healthy and exercising.

His recent announcement in Details magazine has a lot of people asking "Is Kanye giving up on music?"

That's what one visitor is wondering after giving up on a new puppy she just wasn't able to house break.

High cut bottoms can still have full coverage across the seat, so don't think you're giving up any coverage just because the legs are cut for maximum exposure.

It's easy to think that getting older means giving up on looking great.

Some people think that once they hit a particular age, they have to wear certain things, while giving up other clothes and accessories they've always loved.

This includes giving up coffee, alcohol and spicy foods.

Counter Strike is the most popular online first-person shooter today and shows no signs of giving up its throne anytime soon.

In a myth regarding her visit to the underworld, she has to pass through seven gates, giving up something at each gate.

Just as children role play their favorite television shows and movies, this is another opportunity for girls to be superstars without giving up their personal identity.

Additionally, you will want to consider other lifestyle choices you enjoy that you may end up giving up.

They also ask that you give them the pet's medical records and some information about why you are giving up the animal.

However, employees do ask that people provide a reason for giving up their pets to help them determine whether it is considered adoptable.

Not if it means giving up part of yourself or giving up the dream you have of a real relationship.

You are giving up things that are important to you, like spending time with friends or family, and are feeling more isolated.

If you're not determined to reach your goals, there will be many days when you feel like giving up and looking for a "regular" day job.

You often don't get a byline or official recognition for your work and you're generally giving up the copyright as well.

For some people, giving up gluten-containing breads may be one of the more difficult aspects of following a diet of gluten-free foods.

Going gluten-free certainly does not have to mean giving up on taste or nutrition.

Kate Spade handbags were designed to be easy to use and practical without giving up a drop of style.

In some cases, giving up your job may even place you in a lower tax bracket and save money there as well.

Instead of giving up on it, director David Twohy decided to go back to the Pitch Black formula that made the movie such a hit in the first place.

If your family isn't comfortable giving up meat for even a night, you can also use these other products to cut the amount of meat you need for a recipe.

At the same time she also feels guilty for giving up her baby.

It can take time for the yoga poses and sequences to work, so unless you are an intermediate to advanced yogi, give yoga a try for a few days before giving up or moving on to other sleep aids.

Not giving up helps everyone accomplish their goals.

The plan is strict and requires not only giving up animal products but also requires giving up processed food.

You may have experienced gastrointestinal issues or muscle weakness from giving up carbs.

For individuals that are highly self-motivated, distance learning can help them reach their career goals without giving up their jobs.

Before giving up on the idea of getting coverage, it pays to consider all the available options and get a bit creative in finding a solution to this issue.

After college, rather than giving up his music dream and entering the work force, he decided to try things out in music.

Most recently, Mathew Knowles was accused of stealing Beyonce's hit If I Were a Boy from another writer, who wasn't informed until the song was released, and then attempting to strong arm her into giving up her rights.

After finishing school she worked briefly as a cook at a local college before giving up her career to take care of her parents.

As a model the high fashion opportunities are waning, so Julie seeks a way to move modeling career in a new direction without giving up being in front of the camera.

He won a spot on his school soccer team after giving up playing for a while, but he had to leave the team because his legs began to bow.

However, it has proven so useful for so many years that it is almost a requirement in any programmer's toolkit, and shows no sign of giving up its popularity anytime soon.