as in donor
one that helps another with gifts or money
the opera company no longer has an array of moneyed Maecenases to which it can turn for financial support
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The American Red Cross says the shortage is being driven by a significant drop in donors and disruptions across the country.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Consultation and planning A strong consultation covers your hair-loss pattern, donor capacity, hair caliber, and what a realistic hairline looks like for your age.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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As a reward, his Spanish benefactors, Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, said Columbus would be entitled to ten percent of all the revenues from the new lands in perpetuity and the option to buy a one-eighth interest in any commercial venture and receive one-eighth of the profits.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Or the benefactors of facing a quarterback with his wires crossed?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 Jan. 2026
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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Getty Images Etiquette is something that is often brought up among theater goers; an unofficial set of rules to ensure not only that patrons enjoy a fantastic show, but to also establish a safe and comfortable working environment for the actors and creatives.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But The Hawk has faced fines and a four-day liquor license suspension in the past for serving alcohol to underage patrons, court records show.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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