as in confers (on)
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That document also provides recommended strategies to address that priority.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026 -
Tonight’s Gemini new moon provides a perfect opportunity to address your inbox pile up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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OpenAI supplies the model and the orchestration.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Two other ships attacked by the US in the Gulf this week had Indian crew members on board — India supplies around 12% of the global merchant shipping workforce.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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“Bestows (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestows%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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