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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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The ceremony, which recognizes the industry’s top female artists, producers, and executives for their contributions to their field and beyond, will be hosted by Laverne Cox.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Ana Bárbara, a renowned singer, songwriter, producer and actress who received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement honor for her significant contributions to music, returns this year to host the special.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
This would help shift the GDP contribution from foreign spending to domestic spending.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Even Wilson’s contribution sounded like an old standard with the house band offering nimble support and Stuart accentuating it with gentle licks not heard on the record.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Ana Bárbara, a renowned singer, songwriter, producer and actress who received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement honor for her significant contributions to music, returns this year to host the special.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
This would help shift the GDP contribution from foreign spending to domestic spending.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Even Wilson’s contribution sounded like an old standard with the house band offering nimble support and Stuart accentuating it with gentle licks not heard on the record.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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