bestow (on or upon)

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Verb
  • But O’Hara added that consent decrees do provide police departments with additional resources needed to implement reforms.
    Deena Zaru, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Senate moves to expand grant program Another bill providing funding to non-public schools advanced to the Senate floor earlier in the week in a 5-4 vote in the Senate Education Committee.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The legislation was akin to the World War II Lend-Lease Act, in which equipment is supplied at no cost and is to be used until returned or destroyed.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The program supplied roughly $2.7 million to about 270 organizations in fiscal year 2025.
    News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The hospitality tent is clad in camouflage and adorned with flags from all branches of the military.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Two giant projectors flash clips forecasting bitcoin’s rise into the millions, while a DJ clad in a space helmet directs bass-heavy tracks between the swaying palms.
    Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Any concern outside the club over whether Liverpool are sufficiently equipped for the challenges ahead isn’t shared by those within.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
  • As reported in the Tribune after 2024’s festival, this summer’s event will have a second stage, more staff, additional entrances and larger grounds with a dance zone equipped for additional performances, DJ sets, and perreo along with more food vendors, bars, live-stream screens, seating and shade.
    Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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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 16 Feb. 2025.

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