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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
Levi’s donates $100,000 annually to Outright International, an organization that champions and advances the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Anyone who donates will receive a voucher for a free Animal ID tag, free microchip and vaccinations, thanks to the South Suburban Humane Society.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
American Century Investments donates 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and activates fundraising at the tournament to drive direct donations to Stowers each year.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The event is a music festival that donates its proceeds to the DC Abortion Fund.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
And the company donates to a wide range of environmental charities and organizations, including Save the Waves, Ocean Conservancy and the WWF.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Nonprofit donates $11,000 RV The nonprofit gave Miner an RV valued at $11,000.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Eco effort The hotel donates excess food to the local community through Food Rescue and has eliminated single-use plastics, including water bottles and bathroom amenities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Its third-generation family owner, Katrina Henke, primarily donates political contributions to Democratic candidates and committees, including a $3,300 donation to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign in April 2024, according to a search on Open Secrets.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Anyone who donates will receive a voucher for a free Animal ID tag, free microchip and vaccinations, thanks to the South Suburban Humane Society.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
American Century Investments donates 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and activates fundraising at the tournament to drive direct donations to Stowers each year.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The event is a music festival that donates its proceeds to the DC Abortion Fund.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
And the company donates to a wide range of environmental charities and organizations, including Save the Waves, Ocean Conservancy and the WWF.
—Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Nonprofit donates $11,000 RV The nonprofit gave Miner an RV valued at $11,000.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Eco effort The hotel donates excess food to the local community through Food Rescue and has eliminated single-use plastics, including water bottles and bathroom amenities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Its third-generation family owner, Katrina Henke, primarily donates political contributions to Democratic candidates and committees, including a $3,300 donation to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign in April 2024, according to a search on Open Secrets.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
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The fund began in the 1980s when parent volunteers Sandy Parish and Susan Pfleeger created a nonprofit to reward hard‑working TPHS students.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The issue has drawn supporters like Emily Miller, a 43-year-old from Greensboro who volunteers on various voter turnout efforts that benefit Democrats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Cushing’s syndrome also leads to progressive enlargement of the liver and redistribution of body fat to the abdomen, which puts pressure on the diaphragm and contributes to breathing problems.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Air pollution contributes to thousands of premature deaths and emergency room visits each year.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The San Francisco City Attorney provides legal representation for the city and county of San Francisco, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases in the city and county.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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On Wednesday, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the Campaign Legal Center, two nonprofits focused on government ethics, wrote that accepting ballroom donations from companies and individuals with business before the government presents a conflict of interest.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Ultimately, each inflation environment presents both opportunities and risks.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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