conferring

Example Sentences

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As the Bank of Southwark went public in Philadelphia, investors hired muscular goons to sign their names into the subscription books conferring the right to buy shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Bain firmly she rejected accusations of corruption and conferring political advantage.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

After conferring with Parias’ 19-year-old son, Rivera asked the judge if the young man could hug his father, whom he hadn’t seen in a week.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

"After conferring with the league office, because Lamar didn't take starter reps in practice, we updated our report to reflect his practice participation," the Ravens said.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

She blushed—automatically conferring on me the social poise I’d been missing.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger