philanthropy
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“Anna tells her friends she’d like to be remembered for her philanthropy, but this movie is her legacy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Russell, a respected literary publisher, is an eternal bon vivant, while Corrine, who works in philanthropy, is the pragmatist of the pair.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Netflix said Hastings' decision to step down was driven by a desire to focus more on philanthropy and other pursuits.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Arthur, who is involved in philanthropy and serves on the board of directors for the San Diego Symphony, will turn 60 just a few days after the Kentucky Derby.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Tom White died in January 2011, but not before realizing his ambition to give away virtually every last dollar to philanthropy.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing philanthropy
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The Federalist Papers, No. 1 by Alexander Hamilton
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