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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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Helen, on the other hand, has blossomed from dowdy to dazzling, and is now a best-selling author bent on revenge and wooing back Ernest.
Desperate, Madeline finds a potion endowing her with eternal youth — but with a few Faustian caveats.
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
The Shasha Seminar for Human Concerns was endowed by Wesleyan alum James J. Shasha and has been held annually since 2002.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
Both empire and papacy seemed to realize that restricting their own power over universities would endow those institutions with scholarly authority to benefit all society.
—Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
For example, Porsche endowed the 992 GT3 with a double wishbone setup in the front of the car for the first time in the 911’s history, which helps the car turn into corners with more agility and urgency.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
The Shasha Seminar for Human Concerns was endowed by Wesleyan alum James J. Shasha and has been held annually since 2002.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
Both empire and papacy seemed to realize that restricting their own power over universities would endow those institutions with scholarly authority to benefit all society.
—Bradford Vivian / Made By History, TIME, 16 Aug. 2024
For example, Porsche endowed the 992 GT3 with a double wishbone setup in the front of the car for the first time in the 911’s history, which helps the car turn into corners with more agility and urgency.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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Mountain & Sackett’s influence is felt beyond traditional menswear, and gifting men who submit to the style and aesthetic.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Blown coverages on defense, bad offensive possessions and missed free throws put the Kings within two late when the Lakers were gifted a chance to put the game away.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Companies with significant technological resources can support the installation of Wi-Fi hot spots in low-income neighborhoods or help fund initiatives to provide affordable high-speed internet to households in need.Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Honorable Mention: North Korean Cryptocurrency Theft A lot of people steal a lot of cryptocurrency every year, including North Korean cybercriminals who have a mandate to help fund the hermit kingdom.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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As the state looks for $1 billion to pay for its climate plan, financing those programs through higher utility customer rates is an attractive alternative for legislators looking to raise money without raising taxes.David S. Lapp, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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Cronenberg’s first efforts were financed by private investors eager to take advantage of generous government subsidies and tax breaks: low-risk capital enabling high-risk creativity.Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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God please bless his family, comfort them and protect the hearts of his loved 1z.Newsweek, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Some versions of the tradition call for getting a pomegranate blessed while attending church, then hanging the fruit on the front door from Christmas until New Year’s.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Caicedo’s ball-winning capabilities and ability to see danger have been key to Chelsea’s resurgence this season, while Palmer has established himself as the kind of player capable of changing a game at any point.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Contacts are being established with the Kazakh authorities, and the necessary operational support is being provided by Kazakhstan's emergency rescue agencies at the scene.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after the trade, Rodgers agreed to take a $33.7 million pay cut over two seasons, allowing the Jets to further subsidize the roster.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those who carry credit card balances (often lower-income households) effectively subsidize the generous rewards enjoyed by more affluent cardholders.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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While some prisons have taken steps to provide hospice and palliative care to a limited number of residents, many facilities are not equipped to care for a high volume of older adults, a report from the Office of the Inspector General confirms.Tom Chiodo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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My concern is that, despite being fully grown and then some, I just won’t be adequately equipped.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Endow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endow. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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