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as in donates
to make a present of
bestowed a new car on their son for graduation
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as in accommodates
to provide with living quarters or shelter
eventually the refugee family was bestowed in its own apartment
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Each month, the school donates 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of frozen surplus food to the the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, ensuring edible food reaches those in need.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Jewelry for Good evaluates the items, sends them to a refinery and donates 100% of the net proceeds after processing.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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The cabin accommodates up to six operators seated on shock-absorbing seats and two crew members at the forward control console.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2025
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With rates starting at $40,000 per night and a two-night minimum stay, the resort accommodates up to 22 guests across three bungalows.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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At the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city, state and federal government are nearing completion of a planning process that presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address all of the above.—
Dan Goldman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Once properly cured, the resin no longer presents a hazard.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Every deal contributes to something greater.—
Cody Bjugan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This contributes to the overall explainability of AI-powered outcomes, including document generation and metadata extraction, by utilizing tools for tracking and explaining how data is used and processed by an organization’s AI systems.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Bestows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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