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Recent Examples of contributor
Another key contributor for Carroll was Luke Burgar, who finished as the runner up in the 157-pound bracket.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
The largest single contributor is the 2025 reconciliation act, which permanently extended the individual income tax rates and business investment incentives originally established by the 2017 tax act.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Barbara Mantel Barbara Mantel is an NBC News contributor.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Mendelsohn said Dallas, as DART’s largest financial contributor and ridership base, should not surrender majority control without concrete improvements in service, safety or accountability.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2026
The largest single contributor is the 2025 reconciliation act, which permanently extended the individual income tax rates and business investment incentives originally established by the 2017 tax act.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Barbara Mantel Barbara Mantel is an NBC News contributor.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Mendelsohn said Dallas, as DART’s largest financial contributor and ridership base, should not surrender majority control without concrete improvements in service, safety or accountability.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributor
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Tickets go on sale in August, and subscribers, donors and groups will have presale access.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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Duvall has a supporting role in the movie as Mason Hawk, who is a stand in for the various donors that supported the Masonic Home.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Red McCombs, one of the most prodigious benefactors in UT history who gave more than $100 million to the school’s athletic programs before his death in 2023, famously criticized the hiring of former head football coach Charlie Strong in 2014.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Josh Safdie’s feverish ping-pong epic, Marty (Timothée Chalamet) breaks from his benefactor, pen tycoon Milton Rockwell (Kevin O’Leary), risking everything to erase an old defeat.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Top it off with a handwritten card, and you'll be crowned the best gift-giver this holiday.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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The survey reported that 40% of gift givers plan to give candy this year, followed by cards at 37% and flowers at 33%.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Couldn’t the altruists have left well enough alone?—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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There are philanthropists of various kinds throughout the works of Dickens, but in Bleak House, there is a prototypical effective altruist in Mrs. Jellyby.—
Ben Brooks
July 17,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
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Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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There may not be a pumpkin chariot, a fairy godmother, or any fun-loving mice, but hopefully this Cinderella story keeps the happy ending.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 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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“Contributor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributor. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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