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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Honors ceremony has pivoted in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles to include a special tribute to the community of Altadena, celebrating its residents and their extraordinary contributions to Black history and culture.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
This past year, the studio known for Grace Farms and other bold works won the prestigious 2025 Le Prix Charlotte Perriand, an honor recognizing their visionary contributions to modern architecture and design.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that Quilter be remembered with contributions to the Plainville Colts Youth Football and Cheer, PARC or the Plainville Activity League.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
This past year, the studio known for Grace Farms and other bold works won the prestigious 2025 Le Prix Charlotte Perriand, an honor recognizing their visionary contributions to modern architecture and design.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that Quilter be remembered with contributions to the Plainville Colts Youth Football and Cheer, PARC or the Plainville Activity League.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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