confer
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Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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 intelligence, logistics and decision-making advantages that AI systems confer will deliver near-term military gains and compounding advantages that endure far into the future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
They lean down to confer with their clients, go on and off the record, consult their calendars.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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