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as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
"By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married"
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as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney
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as in granting
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
the U.S. Constitution vests the power to declare war with Congress
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Recent Examples of vesting
In 2002, New York State wisely moved away from this fragmented model that did not have the best interests of students in mind, vesting governance of our schools with the mayor.
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Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
The city’s statute disallows for the mayor to be directly involved in public schools, instead vesting that power to a nine-member Board of Education.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
This would allow vesting over a much shorter period of time, supporting teachers who may be starting later in their career and want to retire sooner.
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Mark Batinick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Rooker, 31, got a five-year contract with a vesting option.
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Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vesting
Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
The city’s statute disallows for the mayor to be directly involved in public schools, instead vesting that power to a nine-member Board of Education.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
This would allow vesting over a much shorter period of time, supporting teachers who may be starting later in their career and want to retire sooner.
—
Mark Batinick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Rooker, 31, got a five-year contract with a vesting option.
—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ultrasound can also reach deeper into the brain than any other non-invasive technology, enabling it to target important deep brain structures.
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Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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For days when billowy, slightly oversized pieces sound more appealing than form-fitting ones, the Merokeety Crewneck Maxi Dress balances structure with comfort, granting optimal movement without feeling swallowed in fabric.
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He had been denied parole several times, but the Parole Board is now granting the 78-year-old man’s freedom after his seventh appearance before the board.
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Late Saturday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a statement declaring a disaster emergency in response to the Snyder Fire –– authorizing the deployment of the Colorado National Guard to support response efforts.
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The 9th Circuit upheld that measure in principle but said California went too far by requiring the owner to post a prominent sign expressly authorizing guns.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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The 'new normal' The threats facing high-profile events in 2026 differ from those held in recent decades as technology has quickly evolved, experts said, leaving law enforcement agencies working to catch up.
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.
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The chemical is believed to work in a number of ways—jamming smell detectors so that mosquitoes cannot recognize a human or animal target, conferring a bitter taste that mosquitoes detect on their feet, or mimicking the smell of natural mosquito-repelling plants.
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This means empowering domain experts with low-code tools, seamlessly integrating diverse AI models and data sources, and establishing traceable, sanctioned AI paths to manage unsanctioned use.
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With no deals available to get real value back for Randle, Connelly decided to make a move that would prioritize empowering the team’s young core over finding help from outside of the team.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
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“Vesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vesting. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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