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charitable

[char-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl /




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As Orton points out, the UK is not returning to the pre-NHS era, when healthcare depended on charitable giving.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

And despite the good intentions of the charitable sector, some critics say its work with the NHS means more money ends up in wealthier communities.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

These involve charitable giving, gambling losses and deductions for top-bracket taxpayers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

We married later in life, have no children or close family remaining, and expect that any eventual legacy we leave will be charitable.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

“Your police chief must have a charitable heart. Either that or he’s desperate for warm bodies.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen


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