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philanthropist

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


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Also in the near view is the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, named after the billionaire investor, philanthropist and mega Republican donor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Riordan was a moderate, easygoing philanthropist, Newton said, and Republicans at the time made up 30% of L.A.’s registered voters, double their number now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

By email, Chopra wrote that he was glad that philanthropist Barnaby Marsh had introduced them in person.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

He also became a major philanthropist, donating $1bn to the United Nations and millions more to environmental causes, and promoted and invested in clean energy.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

This billionaire philanthropist named Bernard Lutz set it up in conjunction with the public school system, like a school within a school—all you have to do to get in is pass a test.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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