bestowed

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The historian Rachel Trethewey corrects that in a lively biography, “Muv,” which takes its title from the nickname Sydney’s children bestowed on her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The WGA bestowed the Walter Bernstein Award on Colbert, meant to honor artists with a “willingness to confront social injustice in the face of adversity.”

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

"I am sorry that I was not able to repay the faith you bestowed in me with the outcome you all deserved," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The honor was bestowed on her by Prince William, who attended with his wife, Princess Catherine.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

And Lazlo, who was accustomed to the near invisibility his insignificance bestowed on him, was jolted to feel the weight of that gaze on himself.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor