bestowed

Example Sentences

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But the singer said his connection to fans was more important than any of the other honours bestowed upon him.

From BBC

For me, that was right after Thanksgiving, when “Watergate” was bestowed on me, given my journalism background.

From Seattle Times

To them, their annual Elite 11 final competition isn’t just some camp where there’s a trophy given or an MVP title bestowed at the end.

From Los Angeles Times

It will mark the first time a South Korean president has bestowed a military order outside the country, according to the Yonhap news agency.

From Washington Times

First, General al-Burhan bestowed on him Sudan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Two Niles; the next night, he was the smiling guest of honor at a dinner hosted by General Hamdan.

From New York Times