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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The Ruderman Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs, partnerships and philanthropies that advocate for the advancement and conclusion of people with disabilities.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Through their various hospitality and investment groups, and their philanthropies, Sam Walton’s children and grandchildren have helped remake the town as a kind of urban utopia in the Ozarks.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Unlike lobbying, charities like the Hope Florida Foundation are banned from doing any political spending for or against a candidate seeking public office.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The derby itself runs as a nonprofit supporting a number of charities.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Doles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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