1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
"By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married"
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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney
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as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress
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Recent Examples of vest
The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.
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Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In October, Baker received 151 shares of deferred common stock units for his quarterly compensation as a company director, which are immediately vested but must be retained through the duration of his board service.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
His contract also includes a vesting option for 2028 valued at $25 million.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Such players include Marcus Stroman ($18.5 million salary in 2025 plus an equal vesting option for 2026), Nestor Cortes (projected $7.7 million), Trent Grisham ($5 million) and Jose Trevino (projected $3.4 million).
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In October, Baker received 151 shares of deferred common stock units for his quarterly compensation as a company director, which are immediately vested but must be retained through the duration of his board service.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
His contract also includes a vesting option for 2028 valued at $25 million.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Such players include Marcus Stroman ($18.5 million salary in 2025 plus an equal vesting option for 2026), Nestor Cortes (projected $7.7 million), Trent Grisham ($5 million) and Jose Trevino (projected $3.4 million).
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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In 2017, rocketing demand enabled the Rwanda Development Board to double the price of their daily gorilla-tracking permit to a hefty $1,500 to generate more revenue for conservation.—
Alexandra Owens,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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This change enabled her to view her development as planned and targeted. 2.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, at the time a photo of Lionel Messi blessing him at barely six months old resurfaced and went viral, Lamine won the Euros with La Roja in Germany ahead of being handed the Golden Boy gong by Tutto Sport and the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Finnigan was handed a six-year sentence with an extended three-year license period, authorities confirmed.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Less than half of those teams were granted in-person meetings.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In the season 2 finale, however, Principal Lee grants her request to extend her Heritage scholarship for another year, meaning that although XO, Kitty has yet to be renewed for season 3, Kitty's time at KISS isn't over just yet.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. military to draft a plan for sending troops to the southern border.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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That Sirianni had authorized a second-and-6 pass play from their own 8 was also curious — both Hurts and Barkley had scored on explosive runs at that point, so why put Hurts in such a position at all?—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The lightweight champ left no question of his superiority in the rematch, knocking out Volkanovski at 3:06 of the first round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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But it was reported Thursday that Biden would not enforce the ban and instead leave the decision to incoming President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to save the app.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The defender joined Newcastle’s academy aged 11 and, seven years later, won the highly coveted Wor Jackie Trophy: awarded to the club’s most promising youth prospect each season, ahead of future first-team regular Sean Longstaff.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Denver was awarded the bid for a $110 million fee.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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Her firm’s primary goal is to empower businesses in France, Europe, and the USA to leverage legal tools for success in the digital age.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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But strikers Carlos Vinicius, Islam Slimani and, to an extent, Darwin Nunez have struggled to transfer their Primeira Liga form in Portugal to the Premier League.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In August that same year, her employer transferred her to the position of night guest laundry attendant at a wage of $16.50 an hour.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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