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Recent Examples of fund-raiser
All the more reason Hans and Ruthie want to let others know about the April fundraiser, about the foundation and about their daughter.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge related to a private fundraiser to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Manzano's family has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Gibson also held two public fundraisers, one in December 2013 and another in May 2014, to raise money for five charities.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a fraud charge related to a private fundraiser to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Manzano's family has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Gibson also held two public fundraisers, one in December 2013 and another in May 2014, to raise money for five charities.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
Noun
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The duo were all smiles for the fete, which has drawn industry heavyweights from across the entertainment world, including Saturday Night Live cast members and writers past and present, superstar musicians and A-List actors, directors and producers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Artisans of Wine & Food, Boca Raton January 15 – 18, 2026 The Artisans of Wine & Food is a longtime festival favorite in Napa Valley, California, where it’s been held since the 1980s — and in January, the lavish fete made its East Coast debut at The Boca Raton.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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That seems like a lot for a backyard shindig, but there was no energy there; no one seemed into it.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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In past years, Oscar winners like Emma Stone and Michelle Yeoh, as well as sports and cultural luminaries like Serena Williams and Justin Bieber, have made it to the legendary shindig in Beverly Hills.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The developer backed away after getting a chilly reception from Chesterton’s Advisory Plan Commission in November 2022.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trump acknowledged the celebratory month in January, and hosted a reception honoring the occasion last week at the White House, despite his own executive orders rolling back DEI––parts of which a federal judge has blocked.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the season 2 premiere will begin a year after the events of the season 1 finale.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Most events—about six out of every 10—had at least some seats selling below face value, with a third of tickets sold within a month of the game going for below the original price.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The sound editors group invited firefighters to attend the gala as special guests with the audience honoring them for their heroic efforts during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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Pageant’s annual gala, set for April 19, is the best show in town; the regular season opens on March 6.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Maybe the Huskies rediscovered the championship pedigree with a blowout win at South Carolina.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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California could be ultimately switched out with Dougherty Valley as the Wildcats have two blowout wins over their San Ramon rivals.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Another venerable Caribbean Carnival tradition is the breakfast party, which on paper sounds like bona-fide madness: wake up in the middle of the night, go to a nice venue, drink and dance until the sun rises, eat a gluttonous drunken breakfast, then return home to get back in bed and knock out.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Norah is sitting on a chair while her sister looks up to her and dances to the song.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Fund-raiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raiser. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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