confer
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Longtime U.S. residents who might once have fought removal from home — where they can more easily gather evidence to support their case and confer with lawyers — are instead being held indefinitely.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
This "selfless" sharing, known as horizontal gene transfer, can rapidly spread useful traits including genes that confer resistance to antibiotic drugs used to treat infections.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
Often simply having the appearance of power can confer power.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
Goldman Sachs and Bank of New York Mellon also partnered to launch digital tokens that confer ownership of money-market funds managed by many of the biggest investment firms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
The people of Holcomb speak of their post office as “the Federal Building,” which seems rather too substantial a title to confer on a drafty and dusty shed.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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