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bequeaths

verb

present tense third-person singular of bequeath

as in leaves

to give by means of a will having no heir, he bequeathed his house to his local church

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The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
That standard leaves ample room to question any donor’s spending, endorsements and influence.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

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