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The consequence is to confer substantially greater discretion on the executive.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

On Saturday, we watched Bishop John O. Barres lay hands on Dillon’s head to confer the sacrament of the priesthood on him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Answering questions, they confer in a huddle before appointing a spokesperson.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

The justices then read those briefs and hear oral arguments in the case in a public session, during which they can question attorneys for both sides, before they meet and confer.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026

Hamlet went to confer with the players, while Horatio approached me.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

At the heart of the case is the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause, which confers citizenship on anyone “born … in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.”

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Consequently, the clause confers on Congress especially broad authority over state electoral systems and makes judicial second-guessing of legislation designed to ensure equal representation for all particularly improper.

From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026

As the authors note, "The combination of advanced imaging techniques and machine learning confers methodological robustness and contributes significantly to the ongoing scientific discourse on post-viral syndromes."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2025

And high-bandwidth memory confers various benefits, such as “design stickiness,” that Loeb thinks can reduce earnings volatility in the traditionally cyclical memory industry.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2025

As with anyone who has acted successfully, the experience gives Mariela both a thrill and a jolt of confidence—but for her, it confers an additional meaning and benefit.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

Experts told us they were concerned that these rules were open to abuse because of how quickly that status can be conferred.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

Our founders didn’t believe that power should rest with one person, and that however much was conferred on the president, it was temporary.

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026

And interviewing a sitting president has long conferred prestige, which might well feel paramount amid shrinking audiences and newsroom layoffs.

From Slate ● Mar. 18, 2026

If it has, the U.S. will officially lose the measles elimination status that the organization conferred in 2000.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026

Now, I again conferred with him and we agreed that the organization had to set out on a new course.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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 conferring with state water quality officials, DWP drained the reservoir to repair the floating cover.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025

But Indians in the US face the longest wait of any foreign nationality to receive a green card conferring lawful permanent residency.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2025

Instead of conferring with the general in the visiting area, I was taken to his residence on the grounds of Pollsmoor itself.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela