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as in donates
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in accommodates
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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The initiative also donates gifted wigs and extensions for similar makeovers to domestic violence organizations.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024 -
Monolith — on South Broadway — is owned by Stephen Monahan, a beer industry veteran who donates 1% of revenues to a woman brewer scholarship fund.—
John Frank,
Axios,
19 Dec. 2024
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The master plan accommodates for a one meter rise in sea level over the next hundred years, which led to the building-on-stilts design of the main residential building.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The facility accommodates male and female inmates across various security levels and primarily houses those awaiting trial, as well as some inmates serving short sentences.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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His book, Phenomenal Phone Calls, gives readers his gritty guide to closing big money deals over the phone.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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These are announced by the National Weather Service when a low-pressure system produces a combination of winter weather that presents a hazard but does not meet warning criteria.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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This presents not just a health crisis but a massive economic opportunity.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Remember, the goal isn't just to spend more on security but to spend smarter, ensuring that every dollar invested contributes to your organization's resilience and bottom line.—
Kevin Lynch,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This contributes to the overall explainability of AI-powered outcomes, including document generation and metadata extraction, by utilizing tools for tracking and explaining how data is used and processed by an organization’s AI systems.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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