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Recent Examples of fund-raiser
Corcoran was helping that morning and wants to hold a fundraiser at her school for the group.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
That event, which doubled as a fundraiser for the 61st Assembly District race, offered a buffet with scrambled eggs, sausages, homestyle potatoes, rice, beans, fruit salad and cinnamon rolls.
—Linh Tat, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
These fundraisers are inflected with the emotional toll of disaster.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Five wines and three craft beers will be accompanied with cheese, appetizers and desserts from local merchants and bakers at the fundraiser, according to a press release about the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
That event, which doubled as a fundraiser for the 61st Assembly District race, offered a buffet with scrambled eggs, sausages, homestyle potatoes, rice, beans, fruit salad and cinnamon rolls.
—Linh Tat, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
These fundraisers are inflected with the emotional toll of disaster.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025
Five wines and three craft beers will be accompanied with cheese, appetizers and desserts from local merchants and bakers at the fundraiser, according to a press release about the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
Noun
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Throughout the weekend players talked about the benefits of the fourth-quarter format.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Rosewater offers anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing redness and calming irritation, while hyaluronic acid delivers lightweight hydration, ensuring the skin stays moisturized without clogging pores.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Much like prosecutor González’s fete, which looked more like a high-profile wedding than the 60th birthday party of a ranking member of the Judiciary.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Enslaved people often used this time for celebration and subtle protest, creating the foundation for Junkanoo as both a fete honoring the African diaspora and a form of resistance.—
Sasha C. Wells / Made by History,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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Biden can raise a ton of campaign cash from big-bucks donors at these shindigs.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2024
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Disney employees, along with Marine Corps service members and Toys for Tots reps, are poised to collect toy donations at the charitable shindig.—
Judy Kurtz,
The Hill,
10 Dec. 2024
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McDuffie lined up across from Collins on 22 of his 32 routes (68.8 percent), allowing just two receptions for 42 yards, according to Next Gen Stats.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The competition will culminate in an awards reception announcing the winners at the JCK Show in Las Vegas where industry leaders, influential retailers and media will gather to celebrate exceptional design achievement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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While Musk was busy rubbing elbows with other billionaires at the event — namely, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez — all eyes were on Musk and Zilis' interaction, as the two keep their exact relationship status private.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The event comes as an Arctic blast affects more than half the U.S. population.—
Aïda Amer,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Winners will be announced at their awards gala at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 23.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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When hosted annually, events like galas, 5k runs or walks, silent auctions, concerts, and sports tournaments are fantastic ways to connect with donors and raise funds.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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After that early Heat surge, the Bucks promptly unleashed a 39-16 rampage and Miami never really recovered, ending on the wrong side of a blowout loss for the second time in a week, dropping below .500 (at 21-22) and finishing the night ninth in the East.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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With the Heat featured on TNT on Thursday night (albeit somewhat briefly, until their blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks was shifted to truTV), Barkley took advantage of the opportunity to again inject himself into the drama between Butler and Heat President Pat Riley.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the most recognizable celebrations is lion dance troupes, a dramatic tradition meant to usher in the New Year and expel evil spirits.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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The final evening, Saturday (March 15), is presented by Carnival Cruise and will feature a high-energy performance from dance music artist John Summit.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Fund-raiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raiser. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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