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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She’s received about $850,000 in contributions this cycle but only has about $119,000 cash on hand.
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Aug. 2024
The women who are major figures in the first generation of the American presidency not only made important contributions to its expansion but also served as commentators who helped viewers understand the significance of what was happening.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
In 2015, she was awarded an honorary Oscar, and accepted the award at the Governors Awards that year, thanking her late husband for his contribution to her many successes.
—Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Also, for every ad generated on the site that includes a SAG-AFTRA performer, contributions will be made to the union’s health and retirement plans.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Aug. 2024
The women who are major figures in the first generation of the American presidency not only made important contributions to its expansion but also served as commentators who helped viewers understand the significance of what was happening.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
In 2015, she was awarded an honorary Oscar, and accepted the award at the Governors Awards that year, thanking her late husband for his contribution to her many successes.
—Alexia Fernández, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
Also, for every ad generated on the site that includes a SAG-AFTRA performer, contributions will be made to the union’s health and retirement plans.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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