bestowed

Example Sentences

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But the singer said his connection to fans was more important than any of the other honours bestowed upon him.

From BBC

Starting today, the blue check marks bestowed upon some accounts, typically those of public figures whose identity has been verified, will no longer be free.

From New York Times

At 24 years of age, Sam Curran had one of world cricket's greatest honours bestowed upon him when Punjab Kings paid £1.85m to snap him up for the Indian Premier League last December.

From BBC

Johnson - subsequently bestowed with the nickname “Landslide Lyndon” - went on to easily defeat the Republican in the general election, long before the GOP became the dominant force in Texas politics.

From Washington Times

Johnson — subsequently bestowed with the nickname “Landslide Lyndon” — went on to easily defeat the Republican in the general election, long before the GOP became the dominant force in Texas politics.

From Seattle Times