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donate

[doh-nayt, doh-nayt] / ˈdoʊ neɪt, doʊˈneɪt /


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A key priority will be encouraging corporations to donate a share of profits to a near-empty UN fund to support conservation in developing countries.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Before his death, he expressed a wish to donate his brain to scientific research.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Details of how to donate and show your support for the Children in Need 2026 challenge will be revealed in the coming weeks.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“People think something they have should be donated if it’s not usable. They say: ‘Oh, that recliner doesn’t work anymore, I could donate it,” Novack said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

"Oh, that is so nice of you. I want to donate my money, too."

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

The store donates a portion of proceeds to local cat rescues, such as Kitten Rescue Los Angeles, Northeast L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

The Simon family, through a charitable foundation, donates to many causes, including a $5 million gift to Columbia University.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026

That means it is run as a business but is focused on a social purpose and donates more than half its profits to good causes.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026

A millionaire who donates $30,000 this year is able to cut $11,100 from their taxes, the Fidelity Charitable spokesperson said.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 1, 2025

“I read them in the hospital sometimes, when there’s nothing else. It’s so dumb. They think all kids read comics, so they have them in the ward. Somebody donates them.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

He donated the fossil to the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in 2019, providing researchers with another example of the mysterious animal.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

On Monday the Wall Street Journal reported that only days after being indicted for embezzlement, a fugitive donated $25,000 to the attorney general.

From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026

China donated $1.8 million -- slightly less than private donors in the Philippines.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Patrick Graff of the American Federation for Children says this could add $75 billion to the $188 billion he estimates could be donated nationally at $1,700 if everyone gave their full credit-eligible amount.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

On Jockey’s last birthday she had donated two heads of cabbage, which were graciously received.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

Over a meal, Clyburn asked Kao how much he was donating to Graham and then asked for the same amount, $100,000, Kao told the FBI.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Such agents help reactions proceed by accepting or donating electrons, but some can be hazardous to handle and generate unwanted waste.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Helen Carter, lead volunteer, says no one will be means tested, with parents often picking up new items while donating what no longer fits their child.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

For example: If your priority is paying for a grandchild’s tuition or donating to a beloved charity, you’re more likely to fall for a scheme that promises to fulfill that goal.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

I pay for all our tickets, donating an extra couple hundred dollars in the hope that the arena remains open for many, many years.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera


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