conferred
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Mr. Kidd describes this as “a spectacular breach of conventional academic protocol,” especially as the dons conferred unopposed—on the same day—an honorary degree on Alessandro Pertini, the 88-year-old Italian president.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
He and Flores sat quietly, wearing headphones for translation while their attorneys conferred with the judge.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
It’s clear they also wanted to maintain the impunity conferred by America’s superpower status.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Douglass’s “Narrative” was his claim to the rights conferred, not upon a craftsman, but upon a human being.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Hastily, Root and Burnham conferred and chose five Chicago firms to join the effort, among them Adler & Sullivan.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
