conferred
Example Sentences
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It’s clear they also wanted to maintain the impunity conferred by America’s superpower status.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Alexander Hamilton noted in Federalist No. 32 that the constitutional requirement of a “uniform” naturalization law conferred exclusive jurisdiction on the federal government, to the exclusion of the states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
King Charles III conferred royal status on the Port of Barrow for its contribution to national defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
"Parliament was alive to the fact that those powers conferred on the secretary of state were significant powers," Sir James told the judges.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
“Your chairman recognizes the assistant chairman,” he said, nodding to Mother to let her know he had just conferred that title upon her person.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
