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Part of it is giving back to where I grew up.
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The speaker says that giving back to the place where they grew up is one part of a larger effort or purpose. “Giving back” suggests offering support, help, or contributions to that community in return for what it provided during their upbringing.
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- Maclean’s profile, republished by Nova Scotia Laureates
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