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as in to volunteer
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contribute
Alan He and Kaia Hubbard contributed to this report.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 May 2025
Times staff writer Clara Harter contributed to this report.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The group specifically cited CalSTRS investing in such corporations as Palantir Technologies, Elbit Systems, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Maersk as contributing to the death of more than 50,000 Palestinian people.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
That means investing in smarter border security, expanding legal pathways, and protecting the rights of asylum seekers and immigrant families who contribute so much to our communities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 May 2025
Times staff writer Clara Harter contributed to this report.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The group specifically cited CalSTRS investing in such corporations as Palantir Technologies, Elbit Systems, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Maersk as contributing to the death of more than 50,000 Palestinian people.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
That means investing in smarter border security, expanding legal pathways, and protecting the rights of asylum seekers and immigrant families who contribute so much to our communities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Alice Walton, the billionaire Walmart heiress, donated another $100,000 last month, and scores of executives in the real estate and financial sectors have given even more to pro-Cuomo efforts.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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James Su, president of EDI Media in West Covina, donated $500 to Wang’s campaign on Oct. 10, 2022.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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One of the best ways to do that is by volunteering.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Recently, the city announced several lawyers had volunteered to represent the city pro bono if there’s legal action about the flags.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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Haack has also moved on with boyfriend Christopher Larocca, CEO and president of Network Connex, and has been giving her followers a look at their relationship on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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While disruptive to e-commerce, the end of de minimis treatment of Chinese goods could give a boost to retailers less reliant on e-commerce or on Chinese manufacturing.—
Helen Reid,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Individuals or entities that provide material support to Viv Ansanm or Gran Grif could face criminal charges, loss of immigration benefits or removal from the U.S. Viv Ansanm formed in September 2023 through an alliance between Haiti’s two main gang factions, G-9 and G-Pép.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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These ceremonial fires represent the power of the sun and provide an opportunity for cleansing and renewal, according to the Beltane Fire Society.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Nico and those around him know the opportunities presented by his emerging stardom.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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