as in contributions
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
the generous benefaction from an anonymous donor meant the animal shelter could stay open
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That’s how the Dodgers routed the Twins 12-3 on Tuesday, with contributions from up and down the lineup.
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Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche and legendary cinematographer Robert Richardson will receive this year’s Crystal Globes for outstanding artistic contributions to world cinema, while Jeffrey Wright will be honored with KVIFF’s President’s Award.
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Local, national and international organizations quickly mobilized to collect monetary donations and urgently needed supplies.
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But aid groups say delivering donations will require negotiating permits with the Venezuelan government.
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“Benefactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefactions. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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