dower

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Noun
  • The impoverished duke needs Gladys' dowry to prop up his family's estate, and Bertha may have promised him a bit too much without informing George or taking Gladys' wishes into account.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2025
  • The value of a girl was measured by her dowry, not a diploma.
    Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, NPR, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • In its statement announcing her hire, the Milwaukee Art Museum pointed out that Sajet raised more than $85 million for the National Portrait Gallery's operations and endowment during her tenure there.
    Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • After all, Harvard, Yale and other endowments are now struggling to sell a portion of their private equity and alternatives investments at discounts to raise needed cash.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Far from being relegated to America’s past, educational inequality is part of our present.
    Time, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • If George becomes heir to the throne before finishing school, William may delay any bestowal of the Prince of Wales title.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • According to the Internet, all opponents of Caitlin Clark should create an HOV lane for her to the basket, give her at least 5-feet on 3-point shots, and after each game provide a tithe to her account.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Dower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dower. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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