conferred

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Our founders didn’t believe that power should rest with one person, and that however much was conferred on the president, it was temporary.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

And interviewing a sitting president has long conferred prestige, which might well feel paramount amid shrinking audiences and newsroom layoffs.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Jackson briefly conferred with Reiner in court then went into chambers for around 10 minutes before returning to withdraw from the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

But Amy Bodek, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, confirmed that county officials conferred with the oil company on a development plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

The guards conferred, went inside, and came out with someone who looked more important than they.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand