grant
verb (used with object)
to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act.
granting
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present participleof grant.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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McKenna West filed an emergency appeal asking the court to halt a previous ruling granting parental rights to California couple Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Under a new model unveiled by Beijing late last month, developers will collect only a small initial deposit, granting buyers the right to walk away from a purchase if their homes aren’t delivered on time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, granting him a major victory as he works to leave a permanent mark on Washington.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Copyright laws also underscore the premium we place on originality by granting creators – and even their heirs – long periods of exclusive rights for books, music and other artistic works.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
But she knew of no other stairway granting access to the uppermost story.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
