confer
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A registry like the one proposed in West Hollywood would confer further recognition, even if it didn’t ultimately earn them more rights.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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
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
The FTC even argued the 1976 law’s “capacious” language “signals Congress’s intent to confer considerable discretion on the Commission.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
He says I’m new, and they look at me and dismiss me and confer together about other things.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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