foy

chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • The subsidies are financed through the Energy Development Account referred to as CDE is supported by contributions from electricity distributors.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In 1995, she was honored at the inaugural AFTRA/SAG Latino/Hispanic Heritage Celebration, where Ricardo Montalbán recognized Del Rey’s groundbreaking work and contributions to the entertainment industry.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Macans' job involved helping communities navigate state and federal grants to repair roads, bridges, buildings, dams, seawalls and other infrastructure.
    Andrea Hsu, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Charter schools are funded through a state charter grant fund, Pol said.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The organization’s centers on the front lines provide refreshments and internet access to troops, and its staff send holiday care packages to those stationed far from family and friends.
    Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Patients from all over are drawn to the mix of advanced methods, reasonable prices, and care packages that keep things simple.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • 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
Noun
  • An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The $100 billion is in addition to the $65 billion the company announced to building three plants in Arizona after the Biden administration offered billions in subsidies.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The federal government sent around $91 billion to insurers in the form of premium subsidies in 2023.
    Sally Pipes, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But once officially released, Apple’s offerings have always been some of the most innovative and beloved among users.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
  • This emerging threat will force providers to re-evaluate their offerings and realign their capabilities.
    Mit Somaiya, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.
    Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The result has been sporadic doles of grudging emergency funding to meet periodic crises, leaving little certainty about the future.
    Simon J. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2023
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“Foy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foy. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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