bestow (on or upon)

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Verb
  • This analysis provides a useful framework for identifying where basketball demand may be strongest and where opportunities for future growth could emerge.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Three Point Capital provided the loan on the New Mexico Tax Credit. Martindale is represented by Gersh, Peikoff Mahan and Wolf Kasteler.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Secondly, there is a very important business equation here, because Gavi spent more on vaccines supplied by U.S. companies than any other country in the world.
    Alice Park, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
  • At this point, the measure was at its highest value since April 14, 2024, additional figures supplied by Blockforce Capital reveal.
    Charles Lloyd Bovaird II, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The en suite bath, clad in fine stone and stained silver oak, includes a rain-steam shower and a separate water closet.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Martinez, clad only in his boxers, was arrested and hit with numerous gun possession charges.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The vacuum is equipped with two suction modes: standard, which can capture minor messes like dust and pet dander, and high for hair, crumbs, and other large particles.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The danger is, however, that when long-standing members of staff assume complex and often difficult leadership roles, they won’t be equipped to deal with the pressures.
    Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 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 7 Apr. 2025.

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