bestowed
Example Sentences
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Similarly, the prize for actor was bestowed on both Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, co-stars of Lukas Dhont’s World War I romantic drama “Coward.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Their impeccable hearing and quick thinking were rewarded by the Austrian emperor, who bestowed the pretzel bakers with their own coat of arms featuring two lions holding a massive pretzel.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
Even his new title - 'Mister', bestowed on all managers in Italy - is something he is still getting used to.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
The couple will still be on a high after all the festivities and luxuriating in the afterglow of the love — and cash — bestowed upon them.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
She now bestowed one of her rare smiles on the dressmaker.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
