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And dowry practices, there needs to really be a very, very, sort of a national campaign against dowry.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Dec. 2015 -
Except that subsequent to the mark’s evisceration care of government (always government, people please wake up), dowries were erased too such that parents had no say in the matter.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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Baker, however, still holds an endowment of about $362 million, according to its 2023 tax filing.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
7 Jan. 2025
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Bloomberg also made a $600 million donation to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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At present, Sweden’s Volvo is thought to be the only large automaker to have managed to comply with the target, alongside U.S. EV manufacturer Tesla and some Chinese companies.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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At present, the fires are 0% contained, according to authorities.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Jan. 2025
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Later that month, a Gateway official announced in a video message to staff that the church was exploring layoffs in response to a 35-40% drop in congregational tithes.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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According to the Torah, tithes are taken from the crops in two three-year cycles.—
Rabbi Avi Weiss,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Sep. 2024
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The annual event is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious presentation of Indigenous art in the world.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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They were tasked with designing a final presentation that paid homage to Tiffany’s heritage and inventiveness.—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.—
Juliana LaBianca,
Good Housekeeping,
26 Jan. 2023
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In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.—
Hannah Beech,
BostonGlobe.com,
29 July 2022
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“Dower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dower. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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