bestowed
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But boards don’t always get the attention or recognition bestowed on C-suite leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Set up in 1988 and named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, the EU prize is bestowed annually on individuals or organisations to recognise their fight for human rights or democracy.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
The month before, Putin had bestowed him with a state honor, the Order of Friendship.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Perhaps only South Africa's Jacques Kallis, who played in many more Tests, is a pretender to the title of cricket's greatest all-rounder which was bestowed on Sobers by fellow legend Richie Benaud.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“Do you swear to uphold the tenets so bestowed upon the warriors of our people?”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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