- present participle of confer.
conferring
Example Sentences
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This status brought “a safety premium,” conferring lower everyday borrowing costs for the U.S. and virtually unlimited financing capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Then, of course, at the center of it was Louie’s passing and the conferring of dignity to somebody after they’ve died was the theme I wanted to focus on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Gulf states aren’t the only ones conferring with the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Bain firmly she rejected accusations of corruption and conferring political advantage.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Bryant called back a day later after conferring with Outside's publisher.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
