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Discover LudwigThe phrase "given up by" is correct and usable in written English.
It is generally used when someone stops trying to do something because it seems too difficult. For example: "After three failed attempts, the challenge was finally given up by Jack."
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Will I have given up by then?
Anyone else would have given up by now, he thought.
The retreat has largely been given up by Mahayana Buddhists.
The problems are easily defined: slow starts, offensive turnovers, big plays given up by the defense.
That hope, never seen as very realistic, has been entirely given up by the Bush administration.
It was the first run given up by Dempster in 14 career innings against the Dodgers.
Every inch obtained by one side must be given up by the other.
Tebow's big night and Florida's blowout win — it was the most points given up by L.S.U.
As for the finishing salt, he'd given up by then, since the planks had caught fire.
It was the second homer given up by Halladay this season.
Mitchell's homer was the first run given up by Santos this season.
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