contributions

plural of contribution
as in donations
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in

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Recent Examples of contributions Rankin’s departure comes amid years of declining voter registration and funding; state Republicans raised a fraction of Democrats’ contributions this year, as potential successors emerge. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026 Getting rid of the cap would close 67% of the 75-year funding gap if workers do not receive a benefit increase in exchange for those contributions, according to AARP research based on the Social Security Administration's assessments. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026 Freshmen Kennedy Hogan and Ellie Nesci — Nina’s sister — should make big contributions immediately. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 Across all mission areas, most donations were under $100, followed by contributions of less than $250. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, Panamanian hitmaker Omar Alfanno received the Trustees Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Latin music, not necessarily through performance. — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026 The practice is legal, though federal law requires lobbyists to disclose their own contributions twice a year. — Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 Her club-leading 21 goal contributions were tied for the fifth-most in a season in NWSL history, while her 17 goals finished tied for the fourth-highest single-season total in league history. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026 The album was co-produced with Katie Von Schleicher and Ava Luna’s Julian Fader, and features contributions from Nick Hakim. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026
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donations
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  • Voters in Montana approved a nonpartisan ballot initiative rebuking Citizens United, a Supreme Court ruling in 2010 that opened the flood gates for unlimited corporate political donations.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • United Way of Palm Beach County has also set up a disaster relief fund; donations will go to residents affected by both the crash and widespread flooding that swept through the county early last week.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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