benefactor
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Magnani was a benefactor and close friend of the reclusive artist, known for his muted still lifes of different ceramic vessels in various configurations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
A big benefactor of the safety car to allow him a cheap pit stop and get up into the points and keep Esteban Ocon at bay for P9.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
In January, Rourke’s management team set up a GoFundMe to help keep the actor in his home, with his representative Kimberly Hines listed as the benefactor.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Cuban is facing its most serious economic crisis since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, its principal benefactor.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
“Mrs. Yunghans, the librarian, just confirmed that Mr. Lemoncello is the top-secret benefactor who donated all the money to build the new public library. Five hundred million dollars!”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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