as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
the company's annual Yuletide bestowals include a holiday party and substantial bonuses
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The newspaper also found that in 2021 and 2022, about half of the foundation's donations went to organizations linked to Musk, his colleagues or his businesses.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025 -
The New York Times reported that since 2020, Musk has funded the charity with billions of dollars of tax-deductible stock donations but that the foundation has not given enough away to technically be eligible for this deduction.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Branding and Customization – Companies can maintain brand consistency with custom fonts, colors, and templates, ensuring presentations align with corporate identity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Of these presentations, his most ambitious was held at Munich’s Heiner Friedrich Gallery, whose walls and floors Bochner rigorously measured.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bestowals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestowals. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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