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But now the French seal of approval seemingly has been bestowed.
Some bank bosses will retire in shame, but with huge payments to ease their pain – such as the $55 million golden parachute handed to Bank of America’s Ken Lewis, with his, and the £25 million pension bestowed on Royal Bank of Scotland’s Fred Godwin.
US politicians take this for granted as a special privilege bestowed by the dollar’s position as the world’s major reserve currency.
But much like Trump’s “basket of deplorables,” who wore pins embracing the nickname Hillary Clinton had bestowed on them, the mostly middle-class “zombie Catholics” started dressing the part, which only added to their allure.
First, they dream of enjoying the same systemic generosity now bestowed on the old.
God bestowed upon Turkey a geographical position that fundamentally requires for us to engage with East and West, North and South.
Her celebrity recognized, the public’s adoration bestowed, she then departed, leaving the wild dogs, and our broken society, to their fates.
His popularity has been bestowed, not earned, so it can be taken away as easily as it was given.
Christians usually respond that God bestowed on us the gift of free will, and hence is not responsible for the evil we do.
Happiness is not something that is bestowed from on high; we all must work to achieve it.
Last October, the CCP bestowed on him the title of “core” leader.
The nature of the independence bestowed is also important.
But most of the biggest scientific advances in recent years have cost peanuts compared to the largesse bestowed on our richest corporations by Trump and congressional Republicans’ 2017 tax cuts.
With the opposition parties completely routed, Johnson now enjoys the unlimited power bestowed on British prime ministers with large majorities.
Historically, we have bestowed our trust on the basis of science, experience, or divine inspiration.
It was a notice from the Company to the miners of all the pits, informing them that in consequence of the lack of care bestowed on the timbering, and being weary of inflicting useless fines, the Company had resolved to apply a new method of payment for the extraction of coal.
With reasonable accuracy, they lived up to their nicknames of basket sponges, chalice sponges, distaff sponges, elkhorn sponges, lion's paws, peacock's tails, and Neptune's gloves-- designations bestowed on them by fishermen, more poetically inclined than scientists.
He fell on his knees: the Bishop bestowed a kind smile upon him as he passed through the room.
He bestowed upon him a magnificent certificate in Latin, and silenced the abbe de Frilair, who ventured to make remonstrances.
Tanbeau, who worked in a room apart, having heard of the favour that was being bestowed upon Julien, was anxious to share it, and that morning had come and set up his desk in the library.
And yet,' she added, with a growing melancholy, 'what advantages has not fate bestowed on me!Birth, wealth, youth!
Is not that the name that one of your judges bestowed upon Courier?
She bestowed the name of love only upon that heroic sentiment which was to be found in France in the days of Henri IV and Bassompierre.
He saw himself highly esteemed by this girl who was so proud, and never bestowed unrestricted praise; by this line of reasoning he arrived at a gratification of his self-esteem.
(In so large a sum, bestowed on a young man, the priest saw only an occasion of sin.)'The Marquis adds: "M.
The known wealth of the father and, possibly, the presence of a high-spirited brother, forbade any apprehension of the latter danger to the young ladies: but it was impossible that all the admiration bestowed on the fine figure and lovely face of Sarah Wharton should be thrown away.
As he spoke, he turned his eyes on Frances with an expression that again thrilled to the heart of his mistress; she rose from her seat with burning cheeks, and said,-"All the attention that can with propriety be given to a stranger, will be cheerfully bestowed on your friend."
A few adventurous spirits were already beginning to make inroads in those customs which had so long invaded the comforts of the fair sex; and the youthful girl had ventured to trust her beauty to the height which nature had bestowed.
He advanced to Sarah, and, unconscious of observation, placing the ring on her finger, continued, "She for whom it was intended has long been in her grave, and the youth who bestowed the gift soon followed her sainted spirit; take it, madam, and God grant that it may be an instrument in making you as happy as you deserve!"Sarah felt a chill at her heart, as this burst of feeling escaped the surgeon; but Wellmere offering his hand, she was led before the divine, and the ceremony began.
A nod of approbation from the silent member was bestowed on this remark, and the president proceeded with caution, referring to the minutes he held in his hand.
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