as in dowers
money or property that a wife or wife's family gives to her husband when the wife and husband marry in some cultures
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Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.—
Juliana LaBianca,
Good Housekeeping,
26 Jan. 2023 -
In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.—
Hannah Beech,
BostonGlobe.com,
29 July 2022
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Popular on Variety While his contributions to cinema earned him six National Film Awards and multiple Kerala State Film Awards, Nair’s literary achievements were no less significant.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Despite their contributions, those aged 50 and above continue to encounter a job market that overlooks their value.—
Gary A. Officer,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Those $25 million checks rank as the biggest federal political donations any company gave in 2024.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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With the real estate investment route closure, a new range of investment options has emerged, from donations to private investment funds.—
Alex Recouso,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In fact, without American tariffs, China’s lavish subsidies would have likely been a bridge too far.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Federal subsidies that have significantly reduced monthly premiums for health insurance marketplace plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, are set to expire at the end of 2025.—
Stephanie Innes,
The Arizona Republic,
20 Dec. 2024
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The special episode will air live at 5p ET / 2p PT on December 27 with encore presentations at 10p ET / 7p PT and again at 1a ET / 10p PT on PopStar!—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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Some of the information brought into public view included details of Arm contracts, Qualcomm roadmaps and design information, and behind-the-scenes communication of the parties through letters, emails, internal presentations, and chats.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Dowries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dowries. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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