as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
a millionaire who was known for his annual Christmas dole to needy-looking strangers he met on the street
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Noun
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And yet in restructuring Patagonia to ensure that its profits are used to protect wild lands, Chouinard accomplished something remarkable, turning a for-profit corporation with $1 billion in annual sales into one of the biggest environmental philanthropies in the country.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The company is facing stiff opposition from dozens of California nonprofits, labor unions, and philanthropies as well as investigations from both the California and Delaware attorney generals.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pin benefits trans charities.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jack Daniel’s Whiskey continues a commitment to the future by supporting military members through their Operation Ride Home program, fostering diversity in the whiskey industry with the Nearest and Jack Advancement Initiative, and many other charities.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Doles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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