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Recent Examples of fund-raiser
Thys, who died in 1976, was an important fund-raiser for Reagan, according to a previous Bee reporting.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
The primary’s top outside fund-raiser, Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose, brought in fifteen million dollars, with support from Silicon Valley, and scarcely broke single digits in polls.
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Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Nicole Avant, the producer, Democratic fund-raiser, and wife of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, is also planning to support Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign, per the New York Times.
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Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Scores of posters have been wondering out loud why the family of such a famous actor — the star not only of a seminal millennial teen drama that ran on The WB for six seasons but of a string of later TV projects and films— would require an online fund-raiser.
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Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
The primary’s top outside fund-raiser, Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose, brought in fifteen million dollars, with support from Silicon Valley, and scarcely broke single digits in polls.
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Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Nicole Avant, the producer, Democratic fund-raiser, and wife of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, is also planning to support Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign, per the New York Times.
—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Scores of posters have been wondering out loud why the family of such a famous actor — the star not only of a seminal millennial teen drama that ran on The WB for six seasons but of a string of later TV projects and films— would require an online fund-raiser.
—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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Making the celebration even sweeter, this year’s festival falls on Father’s Day, so the fruit-forward foodie fete has added some pater-riffic fabulousness.
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Hosted at the Captain Marvel star’s Los Angeles home, the fete welcomed guests for an evening centered on connection and mouth-watering food.
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There appears to be some confusion about what roads near the Garden will or could be closed down for the Friday gathering — a situation made all the more harried by the proximity of Penn Station, ongoing FIFA World Cup tourism and seen-it-all NYC being NYC leaning into the July 4 shindig.
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For the KarJenner family's annual Christmas Eve shindig in 2018, North debuted a bold red lip and all-black outfit with fringe detailing.
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This warm reception highlighted the deep bond Bichette forged with the franchise and its supporters, proving that a lasting positive impact can lead to fond memories, even after a player moves on.
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At the time of its release, Smith took Morbius' subpar reception in stride.
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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This gala dinner provided several highlights.
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The gala will be hosted at the Ben Ali Hall at 3262 Marysville Blvd.
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As America turns 250, the semiquincentennial feels like a dud — a far cry from 1976’s bicentennial blowout, when pop culture and communal celebrations united a weary nation.
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That 22-1 blowout came one day after a 13-2 defeat to the Rays, and that aggregate 35-3 score looks bad, regardless of the sport.
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And this led me to think about sharing thoughts about the final dance.
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Please [Smalltown Supersound] As DJ Plead, Lebanese-Australian producer Jarred Beeler has always made music that invites Western dance sensibilities into conversation with the Arabic party music that has otherwise soundtracked his life.
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“Fund-raiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raiser. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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