as in donation
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in
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This turn of events gives him the confidence to cross the pond and attend her funeral, where his contributions are part of the digital eulogy.
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William Earl, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Smith was also accused of not paying the plaintiffs for their contributions to The Squad’s YouTube videos.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s why visionary action directors like Leitch and Stahelski have no problem putting their stunt coordinators on a pedestal, praising their contribution the way Quentin Tarantino talks about cinematographer Robert Richardson.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
To make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.rsfseniorcenter.org/donate or call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Smith was also accused of not paying the plaintiffs for their contributions to The Squad’s YouTube videos.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s why visionary action directors like Leitch and Stahelski have no problem putting their stunt coordinators on a pedestal, praising their contribution the way Quentin Tarantino talks about cinematographer Robert Richardson.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
To make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit www.rsfseniorcenter.org/donate or call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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