bestowed (on or upon)

past tense of bestow (on or upon)

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • These operating agreements provided that if a member of the LLCs filed or was forced into bankruptcy, then the bankrupt member would be immediately dissociated from the LLC and no longer will receive distributions.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Wind, solar and batteries provided only about 3 percent of total primary energy consumption last year, the spokesperson said.
    Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rheinmetall sold 35mm ammunition for Ukraine’s Gepards at around $600 a round, and the 300,000 rounds supplied are running low.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Another woman supplied photos of her breasts, which are redacted, as well as a bra.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Designed by Foster + Partners, the restaurant is striking, clad entirely in rare white onyx across the floors, walls, and tables.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The exterior is clad in wood and topped with a metal roof.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hence children who develop strong foundational skills early are better equipped to use AI tools beneficially later.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • With their wireless probe, equipped with five sensors, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the focus shifts from time to temperature.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Bestowed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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