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we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity
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Recent Examples of donates
Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The collaboration donates a portion of every sale to the Crisis Text Line.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The new Refreshers are also part of SONIC’s Limeades for Learning initiative, where the company donates a portion of Drink, Slush, Blast, and Shake sales to support public education.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, that amount may be reduced if someone donates the land or services to help build.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Simon, who became a billionaire, continued his family's philanthropic efforts in Indianapolis through the David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation, which donates to health and youth efforts, among other causes.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The collaboration donates a portion of every sale to the Crisis Text Line.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The new Refreshers are also part of SONIC’s Limeades for Learning initiative, where the company donates a portion of Drink, Slush, Blast, and Shake sales to support public education.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, that amount may be reduced if someone donates the land or services to help build.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Simon, who became a billionaire, continued his family's philanthropic efforts in Indianapolis through the David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation, which donates to health and youth efforts, among other causes.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
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Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unless an author volunteers the exact amount, only the people involved in the deal will know how much that was.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Over time, this kind of structure often contributes to anxiety and low mood, especially when independence begins to shrink.—
Ana Jarzin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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One way apparel consumers can do just that is by eschewing apparel which contributes to microplastic pollution and instead embrace clothing made with natural fibers like cotton.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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McClellan, who measured 6-3 7/8 and 313 pounds at his pro day, provides the imposing presence over center that the Packers lacked.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trost provides similar depth for the Rams on the offensive line.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Edens did not conduct a psychological evaluation of Horner and did not offer an opinion on whether Horner presents a risk of future violence.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Another technique for staging bloodshed might involve the candidate superficially wounding himself with a small razor blade, like professional wrestlers do, but that also presents challenges.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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