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as in philanthropic
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
a charitable couple who have donated a sizable chunk of their fortune to the local university
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as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a charitable woman who helped everyone who needed it
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as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others
her best friend, who was inclined towards a more charitable interpretation of her actions, let it pass
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Recent Examples of charitable
Their early, foundational roles in OpenAI’s creation and operations and as prior members of its Board position them to understand better than anyone what OpenAI was intended to be and how its current conduct deviates from its charitable mission.
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Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court will decide whether the work of the charitable arm of a Catholic diocese is sufficiently religious to be exempt from unemployment taxes, a case being closely watched by religious groups around the country.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In 2015, Faulkner, 81, signed the Giving Pledge, committing to eventually give 99% of her assets to a private charitable foundation.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Giving Tuesday, a global movement to inspire charitable giving, is upon us once again.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court will decide whether the work of the charitable arm of a Catholic diocese is sufficiently religious to be exempt from unemployment taxes, a case being closely watched by religious groups around the country.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In 2015, Faulkner, 81, signed the Giving Pledge, committing to eventually give 99% of her assets to a private charitable foundation.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Giving Tuesday, a global movement to inspire charitable giving, is upon us once again.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While building these cashflow models will likely be complex and expensive, philanthropic capital could step in to help with data collection and provide technical support.Olivia White Michael Wiegand, Harvard Business Review, 26 Sep. 2024
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Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Founders with degrees from prestigious universities often have an easier time securing funding for their big ideas, with strong alumni networks, bias toward top graduates, and access to university entrepreneurship programs each adding a rung to their ladder of success.William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Rose Gold Luster/Brown shadow stick pictured above is easy to smudge for a soft finish.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ensure that organizational leadership has a deep understanding of sexism—both hostile and benevolent—and genderwashing.Susan Madsen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Online course listings enable faculty, students, and administrators to see which classes fill up the fastest and, by implication, which professors are perceived as benevolent and easygoing.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024
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Chadwick says that over the last 10 years, football has acted as a glue: managing the country’s image and profile through soft power and diplomacy.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Next, enjoy starters like the indulgent Baked Wild Mushroom Custard Tart with sautéed mushrooms and winter truffle, or a refined Dorset White Crab Tart with baby gem, avocado, King’s Imperial caviar, and Marie Rose sauce.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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International Delight Cold Foam Creamer With International Delight Cold Foam Creamer, coffee fans and flavor lovers can effortlessly elevate their at-home coffee creations with indulgent cold foam.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charitable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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