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philanthropist

[fi-lan-thruh-pist] / fɪˈlæn θrə pɪst /


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As portfolios go, the one put forward by John Arnold, the billionaire energy trader turned philanthropist, doesn’t get simpler.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Charter school backers, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and philanthropist Eli Broad, spent around $23 million on efforts to boost his campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

While Hubbard keeps his client list confidential, some high-profile buyers, such as misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and YouTuber and philanthropist MrBeast, have publicly acknowledged purchasing his bunkers.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Sir Michael remains a committed investor and philanthropist, but said the UK and Europe did not afford the same kind of unified market that was available in the US and China.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Because of contacts he’d made in the States with the Mellon family—wealthy heirs of Pittsburgh banker and philanthropist Andrew Mellon—he quickly headed to the town of Deschapelles, in the lower Artibonite Valley.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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