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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Federal and state budgets are tightening, raising taxes is often unpalatable and philanthropies are stretched.—
Debra Gittler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Furthermore, African philanthropies are uniquely positioned to inform, raise awareness, and engage their communities in fostering behavior change—particularly around best practices such as promoting healthy and nutritious diets for children and mothers.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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What Happens Next Prince Harry will attend the WellChild Awards in London on Monday night followed by a visit to Nottingham on Tuesday in support of Children in Need and other charities.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Every year, charities with leadership linked to the CCP pump millions of dollars into American environmentalist charities, some of which work directly with the Chinese government to accomplish its policy goals.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Doles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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