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money or property that a wife or wife's family gives to her husband when the wife and husband marry in some cultures
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Recent Examples of dowry
Budi, 55, sometimes receives 10% of the dowry for driving and interpreting.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Sure, there’s attention paid to the Crawley clan’s domestic workers, but the real drama always seemed to flare up when someone’s substantial dowry is on the line.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
The man paid a dowry of about $850, and after the agent and the officiant took their cuts, she was left with about half that.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Cameras followed them for milestone moments, including when David struggled to pay Annie's dowry in Thailand.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Sure, there’s attention paid to the Crawley clan’s domestic workers, but the real drama always seemed to flare up when someone’s substantial dowry is on the line.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2024
The man paid a dowry of about $850, and after the agent and the officiant took their cuts, she was left with about half that.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
Cameras followed them for milestone moments, including when David struggled to pay Annie's dowry in Thailand.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
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The Power Of Small Gifts And Community Ownership Small donations, often perceived as inconsequential in the face of large endowments, hold untapped potential.Michele Smith, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The expansion of the program comes after the Board of Regents established a $167 million endowment at UT Austin in 2019 to cover tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students for families with an annual gross income of up to $65,000 and reduce tuition costs for families earning to $125,000.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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After retiring from active competition, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 for his contributions to the company.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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As Bigsby's contribution to the sound of modern music is fully realized as one of those larger-than-life characters who influence cultural history across several genres, Paul Bigsby's name will become ever more prominent and recognizable.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Day is almost here, which means Santa Claus is gearing up to put presents under Arizonans' trees.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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When the time arrives for sharing presents, watch how our true Santas react so genuinely to the joy and laughter of others.Mike Masterson, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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This Japanese-centric restaurant offers a distinct dining experience that combines modern and traditional Japanese fare with a highly refined approach to presentation.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The seven-member council, after listening to the presentations but not asking any questions, plan to select the next county executive by a simple majority vote at an undetermined date in the future, County Council Chairman Izzy Patoka previously said.Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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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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In 2023, for example, VOUS brought in over $15 million in income from general tithes and other ministry gifts, and donated more than $1.3 million according to financial records found on VOUS’ website.Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
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One in three people were repeat donors on the site, and the average donation amount throughout the year was $77.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos directed the company to also make a $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural fund, a significant increase over the $58,000 Amazon gave in cash and in-kind donations to Trump’s 2017 inaugural fund.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Dowry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowry. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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