Example Sentences

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From the depths emerges a spirit who says that he will bestow his old kingdom — and all its valuable treasure — to whomever can defeat the mad mage waiting deep below ground.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2024

The host of CBS’ “The Late Show” will bestow the Colbert Cup.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022

The nation’s oldest civil rights organization was set to announce Tuesday that it will bestow the Chairman’s Award on the Georgia Democrat later this month at its annual arts and entertainment awards show.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2020

Overall, the legislation will bestow generous increases on domestic agencies and the military, following passage of a deal last month setting top-line government-wide budget numbers for this year and next.

From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2018

And to evade nostalgia for the life he has lost, he concentrates on the benefits education will bestow upon him.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez