as in bestows (on or upon)
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The system provides tools to plan, execute, and analyze information campaigns while incorporating compliance and oversight mechanisms.—
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Yes there’s a rooftop bar, and yes there’s a club, but even the most dedicated nightlife enjoyer needs a peaceful place to crash when the party’s over, and the Public provides that too.—
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“Confers (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confers%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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