bestowal

Example Sentences

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We pointed out that in tribal culture, the bestowal of a name carries with it a duty to live up to that name.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2021

The surprise bestowal drew a wave of roaring applause that Obama struggled to quell, and that the rest of the convention struggled to match.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2020

The went to Michael Lewis, the man who coined the phrase, and conveyed his bestowal of blessings.

From Slate • Oct. 8, 2012

I wonder if the bestowal made us just a little bit different.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 12, 2011

Therefore, we repeat, that among persons who can conveniently provide themselves with whatever they may desire, the bestowal of presents is generally a most unthankful business.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza