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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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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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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
Employers must disclose vesting schedules so workers understand when employer contributions are no longer forfeited if their employment ends.
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Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
In addition, Howe’s contract had two types of discretionary annual stock awards, which vest according to a timeline set at the time of the grant.
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Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
Duke says about 90% of Sideris’ compensation is performance-based or tied to stocks that vest gradually over about three years, designed to align pay with reliability, customer outcomes and long-term performance.
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Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
In their own way, they were vested in our community.
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Niki Donohue,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
In addition, Howe’s contract had two types of discretionary annual stock awards, which vest according to a timeline set at the time of the grant.
—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
Duke says about 90% of Sideris’ compensation is performance-based or tied to stocks that vest gradually over about three years, designed to align pay with reliability, customer outcomes and long-term performance.
—
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
In their own way, they were vested in our community.
—
Niki Donohue,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vest
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In March, Zoox struck a partnership with Uber to make its robotaxis available through its ride-hailing app in Las Vegas, enabling it to reach a wider potential customer base.
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These online collaborations have enabled Schultz to think more deeply about how weaving is a technology.
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Trea Turner drove in Hill with a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and Philadelphia spoiled Andy Green's debut as Mets interim manager by handing New York its seventh consecutive defeat.
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The legislation would grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing the governing body to enforce restrictions on athlete compensation.
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For days when billowy, slightly oversized pieces sound more appealing than form-fitting ones, the Merokeety Crewneck Maxi Dress balances structure with comfort, granting optimal movement without feeling swallowed in fabric.
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The Bureau of Land Management recently authorized construction of access roads, groundwater monitoring wells, and overhead power infrastructure on public land within the project area.
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But that refurbishment, authorized by a National Park Service contract in April, is only the latest in a saga of repairs, cleaning and improvement efforts that dates back more than 50 years.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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Adis does the right thing and asks to leave the boat.
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And since 2021, the Alan Hu Foundation has awarded almost $50,000 in scholarships to nearly 80 Tri-Valley students who plan to become first responders or mental health professionals.
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Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis was also awarded the California 2025 Sommelier Award.
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Respite care may be an option that empowers everyone involved.
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Rubio’s separate negotiations are designed to empower the beleaguered Lebanese government and provide Israel with enough assurance to withdraw.
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The sprawling northern territories clear to the Rocky Mountains and beyond transferred to Mexican control.
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Hayden Schuler has transferred from Sierra Canyon.
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“Vest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vest. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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