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as in to gift
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
a young performer endowed with a great singing voice
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as in to fund
to furnish (as an institution) with a regular source of income
a wealthy businessman who endowed several museums
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as in to finance
to provide money for
the program to bring the arts to inner-city youths is endowed by a grant from the federal government
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Recent Examples of endow
The surprise, unbidden possibility of victory endowed Harris with a mystique.
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Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Sep. 2024
With an output of 30 projects per year, and a single, all-encompassing support fund, endowed with an annual budget of $35 million split between all forms of production, the local sector’s future growth is tied to further investment.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
There can be little doubt that this community, endowed with wealth, organization, and potent political connections, will continue to grow in influence, becoming its own political bulldozer.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
The Presidential candidate now endowed with the task of preserving American democracy is a Californian, and vulnerable to attack as a proxy for the state.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 31 July 2024
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Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Sep. 2024
With an output of 30 projects per year, and a single, all-encompassing support fund, endowed with an annual budget of $35 million split between all forms of production, the local sector’s future growth is tied to further investment.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
There can be little doubt that this community, endowed with wealth, organization, and potent political connections, will continue to grow in influence, becoming its own political bulldozer.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
The Presidential candidate now endowed with the task of preserving American democracy is a Californian, and vulnerable to attack as a proxy for the state.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 31 July 2024
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The Sharks will want to take away time and space from these players, forcing them to play in their end and not gifting them the puck in the neutral zone.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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Alone, the tax would fund freeways (40.5%), bus transit and bus rapid transit (33.5%), and major roadways and regional transportation infrastructure (22.5%).Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Robert Wright, a resident of the Julian St. James Neighborhood, has advocated for an appointment, calling it a special opportunity for a good person that might not have access to the resources needed to fund a campaign.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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For instance, governments might issue green bonds to finance a solar power plant or companies might use them to upgrade to energy-efficient infrastructure.Christer Holloman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mile End Kicks is produced by Matthew Miller and Pat Kiely, with XYZ Films financing along with IPR.VC and is handling worldwide sales.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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We’re blessed this week with two crew nights out and a guest being finicky about drink garnishes.Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s top aides expect to face lawsuits over these actions but believe they will ultimately be blessed by a conservative-majority high court.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oakland voters also appeared to be giving the green light to Measure MM, which would establish a $99 annual parcel tax in the Oakland Hills to reduce wildfire risk by thinning brush and trees, increasing fire patrols and using goats to graze overgrown areas.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College in the Constitution as a compromise between the proposal of electing a president by a vote in Congress and electing the president by a popular vote.Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Also on the ballot, the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred of Dallas. Between the lines: Travis County voters will decide whether to increase property taxes 2.5 cents per $100 in valuation to subsidize child care.Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lightning are up 86% this year, but the company loses money on the vehicle and has been subsidizing sales.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Building New Skills and Professional Growth Engaging in different types of work allows for the development of a diverse skill set, which can make an employee more marketable and better equipped for career advancement.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are also more-than-adequate storage spaces in the large center console annd all four doors. CHANGE: The ride quality The ride quality is a little harsher in the Sorento than in some of its competitors, especially with the 20-inch wheels and lower profile tires the tester came equipped with.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Endow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endow. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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