conferring

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Children shed the weakened virus from the vaccine in their stool for a short time after they receive the oral drops, conferring immunity even on those who are not vaccinated.

From Science Magazine

Sala pledged to fight for a law conferring rights equally on same-sex parents, but said in the meantime he could not risk putting workers in the city registry office at odds with the government’s decision.

From Washington Times

“The vast majority are either vaccinated or have had COVID-19, likely conferring confidence that they have protection against serious illness from the virus, if not future infection,” Gallup said.

From Washington Times

A knighthood or damehood raises a person's public profile, conferring the title of "Sir" or "Dame" on the holder.

From Reuters

In Ukrainian hospitals, parents receive a basic medical record of their baby's birth but must go to a registry office for the birth certificate of a citizen of Ukraine, conferring citizenship.

From Reuters