as in confers (on)
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In addition to these ingredients, the lipstick also has SPF 10 in it, which provides gentle protection from harmful UV rays.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
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Replaces Pervis Estupinan, who has joined Milan, in the squad and provides competition for Ferdi Kadioglu.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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But that huge exception is in the form of Michelle Yeoh, who supplies a healthy dose of star power to play the role of the titular devil child’s loving mother, Lady Yin.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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When something small goes wrong, pause and identify the immediate story your mind supplies about it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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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 5 Sep. 2025.
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