bestowed

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Similarly, the prize for actor was bestowed on both Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, co-stars of Lukas Dhont’s World War I romantic drama “Coward.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Dame Mary Berry will be bestowed with Bafta's highest honorary award, the Bafta Fellowship, while Martin Lewis will receive the Special Award.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

For the most part, “I Swear” is a string of anecdotes about Mr. Davidson’s life, culminating in an honor bestowed by Queen Elizabeth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The couple will still be on a high after all the festivities and luxuriating in the afterglow of the love — and cash — bestowed upon them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

It seemed clear that he bestowed this same degree of warmth upon every person who crossed his path.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama