GIVES in Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions

From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)

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GIVES occurs 8 times (Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)

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... gives all that is in him, it ... BB xxix(xxvii), The Doctor's Opinion

Although he gives all that is in him, it often is not enough.

... gives him morphine or some sedative with ... BB p.22, There Is A Solution

Perhaps he goes to a doctor who gives him morphine or some sedative with which to taper off.

... gives his all to minister to our ... BB p.132, The Family Afterward

He may bring new hope and new courage to many a priest, minister, or rabbi, who gives his all to minister to our troubled world.

... gives it away. 12&12 p.130, Tradition One

Moreover, he finds he cannot keep this priceless gift unless he gives it away.

... gives no spiritual advice, judges no one's ... 12&12 p.134, Tradition Two

The committee gives no spiritual advice, judges no one's conduct, issues no orders.

... gives people their high confidence in our ... 12&12 p.184, Tradition Twelve

It is A.A.'s proved willingness to make these sacrifices that gives people their high confidence in our future.

... gives too little. BB p.127, The Family Afterward

Little by little, mother and children will see they ask too much, and father will see he gives too little.

... gives us a vivid glimpse of those ... 12&12 p.139, Tradition Three

A member gives us a vivid glimpse of those days.

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