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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor
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as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party
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Recent Examples of donation
The other donation funded the defense of a doctor, Meryl Nass, in a disciplinary case brought by a Maine medical board.
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Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The big picture: The Harris campaign hasn't spent a lot of time in Illinois, mainly relying on surrogate Gov. JB Pritzker to drum up support among Democrats, including a $5 million donation to the Vice President's campaign, the New York Times reported.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
These late donations are pretty consistent with the candidates’ disparity in fundraising throughout the campaign, noted Jennifer Nicoll Victor, a professor of political science at George Mason University.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rogan's claim not only supports the Republican talking point, but also correlates to campaign donations by Google employees, which owns YouTube, to the Harris campaign, according to Quiver Quantitative.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
The big picture: The Harris campaign hasn't spent a lot of time in Illinois, mainly relying on surrogate Gov. JB Pritzker to drum up support among Democrats, including a $5 million donation to the Vice President's campaign, the New York Times reported.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
These late donations are pretty consistent with the candidates’ disparity in fundraising throughout the campaign, noted Jennifer Nicoll Victor, a professor of political science at George Mason University.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rogan's claim not only supports the Republican talking point, but also correlates to campaign donations by Google employees, which owns YouTube, to the Harris campaign, according to Quiver Quantitative.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Create And Invest In A Legacy Fund Another option is to set up an investment account to fund future contributions to charities or to financially help your adult kids and their families.Steve Vernon, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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While there is no Moana without any of the artists who helped make the score indelible, the impact of Miranda’s specific contributions can’t be overstated.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
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Best Black Friday Shoe Deals J.Crew’s shoe selection is just as impressive, offering plenty of stylish options that double as fantastic gifts.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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From the iconic Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, an annual gift from the city of Oslo, to the grand displays at Covent Garden and Kew Gardens, the city’s streets, parks, and landmarks sparkle with holiday cheer.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps earmark some of those funds for a reissue of the Beastie Boys’ third album, Ill Communication, which is out now in a massive presentation across three 180g LPs with lenticular cover art and 12 bonus cuts and remixes, all stored in a hard slipcase.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The parade will be broadcast live on NBC, with an encore presentation at 2 p.m. Is there a live stream of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to see presents from Ugg, Yankee Candle, Spanx, KitchenAid, and more.Lindsey Greenfeld, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Do a Secret Santa Exchange Similar to a white elephant gift exchange, secret Santa gift swaps are an easy way to give presents to friends and coworkers.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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