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donation

[doh-ney-shuhn] / doʊˈneɪ ʃən /


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"The fuss they've made about this so-called donation, gift or whatever it is - I think it is ridiculous," she said.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

“If the money was hers legally and she gave the donation, I don’t see what the problem is,” he said recently.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Thousands brought water, food and supplies to affected neighborhoods, while long lines formed outside blood donation centers.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

But a review of FLAG’s finances, donor operations and online donation network reveals a less celebratory picture.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

She couldn't understand what anyone was saying or doing, but she still wanted to observe and even dropped five dollars in the donation basket.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Helped by £85,000 in donations, Cofnas sued Cambridge’s Emmanuel College alleging discrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

The plastic table she has set up to try to sell a few last items brought from home, and the umbrella shielding her from the relentless sun, were bought with donations.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Lord Sainsbury's donations went towards Burnham's campaign to become Labour leader.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

The event’s entry fee was $20, while the nonalcoholic bar accepted additional donations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

“All right, whatever. Let’s say she got angry. Was it when she got angry she started to say this other stuff? About how we weren’t taught enough about donations and the rest of it?”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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