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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In addition, the house is equipped with three parking spots, granting ample parking space for three vehicles.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025 -
The Cohens made the donations through two charitable arms, with the Steven & Alexandra Cohen giving a $2 million grant, and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation granting $350,000.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Devers, who is starting at first on Saturday, has fared well at first base despite having no experience at the position prior to this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite having a reputation for being at the cutting-edge of technological trends, cash is king in Japan.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The entities sued the motorsport sanctioning body after declining to sign the charter agreement that NASCAR made available to teams to sign in September.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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In reality, the first scenario does not exist and the guarantees that would underpin the second are impossible to give, meaning sanctioning a sale at this stage in the window, at any price, would represent a sporting gamble that could be risky at best, reckless at worst.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in California approved a sweeping slate of climate and environmental bills Saturday – a package that would double-down on climate commitments like cap-and-trade and high speed rail, while also permitting additional oil drilling in the state.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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True support for working parents means more than permitting remote work.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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After a thorough investigation, only one person was transported to a hospital for an unrelated medical issue, according Michael Hopkins, a battalion chief and spokesman for the fire department.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Judge is 6-feet-7-inches tall, according the MLB.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That trend has continued in 2025, suffering an ankle injury in the team's season-opening game against the Chiefs.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some units on the Donetsk front are suffering from a shortage of drones.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On territory, Ukraine says its constitution precludes it from conceding any land.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another is the reaction by the German team, both to Thursday’s result but also to conceding the equalizer today.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Vouchsafing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouchsafing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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