- present participle of confer.
conferring
Example Sentences
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Downing Street published a list of the nominations, external and said the King "has been graciously pleased to signify his intention of conferring peerages".
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The concept of a Christian “holy war”—a war conferring spiritual benefits—originates in medieval Latin Christianity, with its crusader theology of bellum sacrum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Back in Chiapas, where he said he can’t find work, he is helping his parents cultivate their land, while also conferring with Maria on how they might reunite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
"After conferring with the league office, because Lamar didn't take starter reps in practice, we updated our report to reflect his practice participation," the Ravens said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
After a few minutes of conferring with one another, Master Archer shouts out, “Where are Jehu Robinson and Thomas Entry?”
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
