as in granting
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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However, after having the scan, Bishop had the uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.—
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This could include sanctioning, censuring or suspending a judge, or recommending a judge be removed from office.—
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Garcia had entered the final 18 months of his Barca deal and sporting director Deco was not opposed to sanctioning a sale for a player who was at risk of leaving for free in the following two summer windows.—
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Those states have equal chances of average temperatures, below-average temperatures and above-average temperatures, according the NOAA.—
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McLaurin missed each of Washington's last four games after suffering a quad injury in a Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and Samuel was ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 loss to the Cowboys with a nagging heel injury.—
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent oversaw a series of unorthodox steps aimed at stabilizing Argentine assets after the peso had plunged in the wake of Milei’s party suffering a stinging defeat in a key provincial ballot last month.—
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The result was comprehensive, with Spain only conceding one goal en route to the 4-0 victory over Italy in the final.—
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New York Times,
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Nearly everyone is conceding some exceptions due to these complications.—
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Time,
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“Vouchsafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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