bestowed
Example Sentences
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Three senior Ukrainian officials have also said they are returning awards bestowed by Poland, to show solidarity with their president.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Britain’s Prince Harry bestowed its name on the athletic games he created for wounded soldiers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
In 2004, Sir Elton was awarded fellowship of the Ivors Academy, and his old collaborator, the late George Michael, also had that honour bestowed upon him on Thursday - 10 years after his death.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Their impeccable hearing and quick thinking were rewarded by the Austrian emperor, who bestowed the pretzel bakers with their own coat of arms featuring two lions holding a massive pretzel.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
The form of the monster on whom I had bestowed existence was for ever before my eyes, and I raved incessantly concerning him.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
