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as in granted
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor
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as in consulted
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
my parents are going to confer with a financial adviser about saving for their retirement
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Indeed, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the total number of master’s degrees conferred increased by 16% between 2011–12 and 2021–22, from 756,000 to 880,200 degrees.
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Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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It was built on four circles that granted unobstructed views of the towering San Jacinto Mountains behind it and the Las Palmas neighborhood in front, which were framed in curved windows that made the home appear like a spacecraft hovering above the sand.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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While the case initially involved eight gun-industry entities, the district court granted a bid from six to toss out the suit on other grounds.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The center consulted with several experts — including the Northern Jaguar Project’s Carmina Gutiérrez González — in making that confirmation.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Alice is consulted about the meaning of the line as her mother wrote the most popular version of the ballad.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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In late October, the Port of Los Angeles was awarded $412 million from the EPA’s Clean Ports Program to support the zero-emission transition.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Chiles lost the bronze, which was awarded to Romanian Ana Bărbosu, 18.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Communication With Specific Tele-Counselors The ACE’s report discussed the importance of collaboration between telehealth vendors and colleges, especially with campus counseling centers.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ramos discussed the themes in her book with ABC News' Linsey Davis.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Conferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conferred. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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