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a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in
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Through its initiatives, spanning over 50 years, Xico seeks to elevate the voices of current and future artists, ensuring their contributions are recognized and valued within the broader cultural and arts landscape.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
And, so, a 98-94 victory Wednesday night over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, an 8-8 record at Thanksgiving, and an exhale, thanks, in part, to the late contributions of guard Tyler Herro.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Instead of dashing to the store to grab the last apple pie on the shelf, make this game of bingo your contribution to Thanksgiving dinner.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
And, so, a 98-94 victory Wednesday night over the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, an 8-8 record at Thanksgiving, and an exhale, thanks, in part, to the late contributions of guard Tyler Herro.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Instead of dashing to the store to grab the last apple pie on the shelf, make this game of bingo your contribution to Thanksgiving dinner.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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