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as in to donate
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in to accommodate
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Recent Examples of bestow
Queen Elizabeth bestowed Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, with the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex upon their royal wedding day, and the couple later honored her by naming their daughter Lilibet Diana in a tribute to the Queen's childhood nickname of Lilibet, used by family.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 2 July 2025
The Second Commandment notwithstanding, thou shalt honor the gifts bestowed by Providence that predispose thine tendency to acquire more plants and weirder plants than their less well blessed and marginally more rational brethren.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Lukas trained 25 horses that earned Eclipse Awards, bestowed annually on North American champions.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 2 July 2025
The Second Commandment notwithstanding, thou shalt honor the gifts bestowed by Providence that predispose thine tendency to acquire more plants and weirder plants than their less well blessed and marginally more rational brethren.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Lukas trained 25 horses that earned Eclipse Awards, bestowed annually on North American champions.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
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Last year, her foundation donated 5,000 books to 600 students at a Houston-area elementary school.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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Billionaire philanthropist and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has donated $15 million to Mount Sinai Medical Center to help expand cancer research and treatment in Miami Beach and Hialeah.—
Michelle Marchante
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Each launcher can accommodate either four or 16 interceptor missiles, depending on munition type.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The outdoor seating area can accommodate 36 people and features an outdoor bar top.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His cameo in Rocky III gave wrestling mainstream attention, along with his cartoon called Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n’ Wrestling, which was broadcast on Saturday mornings in the mid-1980s.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Another place to learn important New Smyrna history is the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum, a free museum housed in an 1899 church building that uses photos, oral histories, and artifacts to tell the story of African Americans in small town Florida over the course of the 20th century.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Terry’s colleagues at 311 have also checked in and volunteered to help.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Smith plans to volunteer in Warren Township to help other young readers once the school year begins.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Another strike hit a tent near a closed prison where the displaced have sheltered in Khan Younis, killing a mother and her daughter.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Algae drains the lake of oxygen, and its shallowness prevents cold, safe pockets for marine life to shelter during high-temperature days in the summer.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
30 July 2025
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The club have lodged their appeal against UEFA, Lyon and Nottingham Forest.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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“Bestow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestow. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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