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we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity
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Recent Examples of donating
Through the initiative, the brand has collaborated with 21 schools across eight countries, engaging more than 90 students from 15 nationalities and donating 1,000 kilograms of yarns over the past decade.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from donating directly to or coordinating with campaigns.
—Mathew Miranda
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Leno will be donating a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8, which is priced around $70,000, to the final winner of Big Money Week on Friday, May 15.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating electrons to stabilize reactive molecules without becoming harmful themselves, thereby halting oxidative damage and protecting cells and tissues.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
To that end, the brand is donating 100 percent of its proceeds to an initiative supporting the transmission of watchmaking expertise to new generations of burgeoning horologists.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Nettles commended the company on its investment in southeast Fort Worth, and thanked it for donating land near the factory to be developed into a city park.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The Sixers took part in that effort, too, by restricting original ticket sales to residents of the Greater Philadelphia area and by donating seats to local community groups.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Slowed late in life by his illness and long out of the television business, Turner concentrated on philanthropy — donating a stunning $1 billion to United Nations charities — and his more than 2 million acres (800,000 hectares) of property, including the nation’s largest bison herd.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money but are prohibited from donating directly to or coordinating with campaigns.
—Mathew Miranda
may 13, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Leno will be donating a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette C8, which is priced around $70,000, to the final winner of Big Money Week on Friday, May 15.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating electrons to stabilize reactive molecules without becoming harmful themselves, thereby halting oxidative damage and protecting cells and tissues.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
To that end, the brand is donating 100 percent of its proceeds to an initiative supporting the transmission of watchmaking expertise to new generations of burgeoning horologists.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
Nettles commended the company on its investment in southeast Fort Worth, and thanked it for donating land near the factory to be developed into a city park.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The Sixers took part in that effort, too, by restricting original ticket sales to residents of the Greater Philadelphia area and by donating seats to local community groups.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Slowed late in life by his illness and long out of the television business, Turner concentrated on philanthropy — donating a stunning $1 billion to United Nations charities — and his more than 2 million acres (800,000 hectares) of property, including the nation’s largest bison herd.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donating
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Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at the website.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Pomonik, who lives in the San Fernando Valley north of the mountains, started volunteering with the council in early 2019 after seeing the 2018 Woolsey fire rip through the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The latter version was used in Witten, with Sofia Jernberg delivering the live vocals, Keren Motseri contributing the recorded part, and Yalda Zamani conducting the WDR Symphony.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Guard Erica Wheeler made her second start, contributing four points and seven assists and Hamby grabbed a game-high nine rebounds.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Storrie presenting Saturday Night Live and the stars’ carrying of the Olympic torch only sent the series further into the stratosphere.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Before providing any personal information, confirm if the organization is real or check with your school's financial aid office.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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