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verb

past tense of donate

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Recent Examples of donated
Adjective
Once a donated cadaver can no longer be used by UCSD, the remains are cremated and scattered or interred in a manner consistent with state law, the university says. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2026 Because the transplant requires Bell to take potent immunosuppressant medication to prevent organ rejection, the couple plans to remove the donated womb following a potential second pregnancy to ensure her long-term health. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026 City of Ocilla officials cut off the water to Irwin County Hospital for unpaid water bills Monday, prompting a callout by the public for donated water, according to residents who spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The donated plane could take the place of two 35-year-old jets that currently serve as Air Force One. Joe Walsh, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 The Diocese will accept donated hats, scarves and gloves for the Caps for Kids campaign at its Merrillville office through January. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 The donated money, totaling $100,000 and intended to establish an endowment fund, disappeared, the Statesman’s investigation found. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025 No donated food is used for this venture. Mimi Whitefield, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 The donated toys, treats and supplies help give these animals time outside and socialization. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Despite all of the hurdles, over a year after it was donated, the latest Air Force One jet is ready for the president. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Sally Phillips, 81, donated $90,000 to the YMCA of Central Florida, which provided physical and social opportunities for her late husband Ken Titus after he was diagnosed with dementia, according to Florida Today. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The massive project archive donated by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners to MIT will include archives related to sixty projects across Pei’s extensive career. News Desk, Artforum, 23 June 2026 All of the profits will be donated to strengthen Redress’ work in advancing emerging creatives through its network of alumni, who value sustainability and circularity. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 More than 27,000 people donated to the campaign, with an average donation amount of just $38, his team said. Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 June 2026 On average, each dollar donated to Undue Medical Debt settles $100 in medical debt. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Two different banks operated at the site before it was donated to Yancey County in the 1970s. Mark Price updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 Throughout the gallery, artifacts donated by area residents are displayed in glass cases atop blocks painted by local artist and muralist Louie Lethridge. Velvet Wu june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donated
Adjective
  • For example, Antigravity doesn’t show you how full your context window is in a given conversation.
    Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 4 June 2026
  • Does a user keep expressing linguistic markers throughout a given conversation?
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After thousands of Nepalese citizens volunteered to fight for Russia, Nepal banned any travel to Ukraine or Russia for work.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • Bonda also volunteered at a mobile library project started by expat Debra Blake and Carol Woodruff, who splits time between Southern California and Baja.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The model produces outputs within nominal parameters, but those outputs reflect market conditions that are seconds or minutes stale.
    Lev Yatsemyrskyi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Data and graphics assistant editor Sean Greene contributed to this report.
    Vanessa Martínez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • Mauricio Torres contributed reporting.
    Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
  • Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The city presented three scenarios for Hemphill, which would involve either no change to the current traffic flow, adding two lanes of traffic back in certain areas, or adding them back along the entire corridor.
    Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
  • Ahead of his presentation, Knight was also presented with one of the first plaques destined for the new animation center’s Wall of Fame.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Heroic efforts by international and local rescue teams have provided moments of hope and relief.
    Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

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