as in has
formal + old-fashioned
to give (something) to someone as a promise or a privilege
He vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples.
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Perhaps his savviest move, however, was a legendary backend deal that grants him a perpetual cut of revenue from Universal theme park attractions based on his blockbusters.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Designer fabric without the gatekeeping, LA Design Concepts grants you backdoor access to some of the biggest names in the industry, all without a trade account.—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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For the evening, guests, locals, and sometimes, some wrangler performers post-rodeo can enjoy a cocktail and light bites inside and outside, if the weather permits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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That process automatically estimates users’ ages and permits them to chat only with others estimated to be in similar age ranges.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Katie Porter concedes in race for governor.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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The other, correspondingly, concedes it.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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While there are pockets of downtown that are thriving and local residents say life is improving, Los Angeles’ downtown suffers from an image problem that is weighing on how it is perceived.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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While Lo's son has recovered, Diarra still suffers from malnutrition and needs treatment.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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For starters the World Cup is run by the same organization, FIFA, which sanctions virtually every level of soccer globally, from the men’s and women’s World Cups, to confederation competitions including the UEFA Championships and the Copa América, to most major age-group tournaments.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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An autocratic government that sanctions violence.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Vouchsafes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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