bestow (on or upon)

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Verb
  • Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
  • Senior third baseman Holly Smith provided some stellar defense in the third inning, charging a grounder on the line, scooping the ball up and flipping it to Sujack out of her glove all in one motion for the third out on a force play at the plate.
    Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • Without the resources to be self-sufficient, Asia must rely on LNG imports to meet its energy demands, and the U.S is taking advantage of the opportunity to supply.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Manila deploys missions to supply a small garrison of troops living aboard an aging warship that was deliberately run aground in 1999 to protect its maritime claims.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Ousmane Toure, clad in a PSG home shirt and accompanied by his girlfriend, Angeline, had watched the match along with 45,000 fellow fans on the big screens at the Parc des Princes, PSG’s home stadium, the night before.
    Tom Williams, New York Times, 2 June 2025
  • Soaring ceilings, dual closets, and a bathroom clad on its walls, floor, and counters with Aglo Ceppo stone are highlights of the primary suite.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • People without air conditioning in their homes were urged to stay overnight at a friend's house equipped with cooling capabilities.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
  • Lenovo also plans to release two more versions this year: one equipped with SteamOS, which will cost $599, and another that will use the more powerful Z2 or Z2 Pro.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 5 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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