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as in donating
to make a donation as part of a group effort
would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?
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as in volunteering
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Verb
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Such is the peril of donating one’s bodies to science.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025 -
The Pantry relies heavily on volunteers, with approximately 2,000 individuals donating their time annually to support the organization's mission.—
Nour Rahal,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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This intergenerational transfer of wealth while providing essential support to parents and grandparents often impedes young adults’ ability to accumulate wealth.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Banks, property owners and other private companies often have their own additional restrictions on employing, renting housing to or providing services to those with criminal records.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The next two years will be test runs for that new approach to presenting the race.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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The top-level sponsorship is $75,000 for a presenting sponsor, which includes multiple tickets, access to a VIP hour and reserved front-row seats.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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