1
as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
"By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married"
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2
as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney
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3
as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress
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Recent Examples of vest
For Musk to fully vest in the award, the company’s market cap must reach $650 billion, the company said.
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The remaining 75% of shares are set to vest in quarterly installments between March 2025 and March 2027.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Stroman, who is owed $18.3 million this year with a vesting option for 2026, isn't exactly a cheap option for opposing teams.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Stroman joined the Yankees last offseason on a two-year, $37 million contract with that $18.3 million vesting option for 2026.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The remaining 75% of shares are set to vest in quarterly installments between March 2025 and March 2027.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Stroman, who is owed $18.3 million this year with a vesting option for 2026, isn't exactly a cheap option for opposing teams.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Stroman joined the Yankees last offseason on a two-year, $37 million contract with that $18.3 million vesting option for 2026.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100-plus channels and add-ons including Paramount+ and will enable more user choice in the future.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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But there is a risk that his team's aggressive efforts could lead to the failure of government computer systems and enable Musk and his partners to profit off private information maintained by the government.—
FATIMA HUSSEIN AND JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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From the moment her face lights up as someone off-frame hands her guitar, the Oscar-winner pitches everything at the level of demented, manic glee.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ice Cube handed my favorite group in the world [N.W.A] a loss, but that didn’t stop Eazy-E from discovering Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and making the biggest comeback ever.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Another, meanwhile, who was overlooked due to a birth defect, also got their wish of a new home granted.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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But how can Judge Coughenour guarantee that the Trump regime will grant citizenship to all children born in the United States to undocumented parents?—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rapid firings and hirings across agencies may create uncertainty about who is authorized to access key systems.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, the club brought back former general manager Farhan Zaidi in a special advisor role, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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Oliver takes cocaine, MDMA, and pills, sexts other women, and threatens suicide if Mallory were to leave him.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Speaking Monday, Trump said Iran's military vulnerabilities appeared to have left it in a weakened position, making negotiations more appealing than confrontation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Five other Arkansas recipients were awarded RAISE grants during this funding cycle, according to the transportation department.—
Amir Mahmoud,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The contestants were awarded prizes totaling $461,500, with the biggest being $125,000 and the smallest being $3,750.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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This solution not only assists brands in building the infrastructure of their WeChat shops but also strategically deploys traffic touchpoints, empowering brands to achieve counter-cyclical growth within the Tencent ecosystem.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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Tramon Mark, who played one season at Arkansas after three at Houston, transferred to Texas and averages 9.6 points per game.—
Anthony Kristensen,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The ruling prevents prison officials from transferring them to men’s facilities or restricting their access to medical care while the legal challenge moves forward.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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