bestow (on or upon)

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Verb
  • Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The Texas Department of Public Safety did not provide any additional details about the case Thursday in announcing the charges, but officials will hold a news conference Friday afternoon.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The huts have either an outhouse or an indoor bathroom with toilet paper supplied.
    Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • By some estimates, Pyongyang has also supplied half the shells Russia is using in Ukraine.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Throughout the hour-long spectacle, Slate — clad in tuxedo shorts and a bow tie — once again proves that no one does quirky like her.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • There are also more-than-adequate storage spaces in the large center console annd all four doors. CHANGE: The ride quality The ride quality is a little harsher in the Sorento than in some of its competitors, especially with the 20-inch wheels and lower profile tires the tester came equipped with.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Building New Skills and Professional Growth Engaging in different types of work allows for the development of a diverse skill set, which can make an employee more marketable and better equipped for career advancement.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Bestow (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestow%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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