as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
gave little handsels to their houseguests on New Year's Day
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Noun
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The family said donations will help cover costs associated with investigative genetic genealogy and other forensic techniques used to identify suspects in cases that have gone cold.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The million-dollar-plus donations by local billionaire philanthropists, who are aging and may need medical treatment themselves, are aimed at improving cancer care, funding research to prevent and treat diseases, fueling major hospital expansions, and adding specialized pediatric care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The design event kicks off Wednesday, with presentations and exhibits unfolding from the waterfront districts of Christianshavn to Islands Brygge.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Whatever your dad, grandfather, father-in-law or father figure prefers, there’s a gift for him on this list of fun — and functional — presents.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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But most are here for the opportunity this blank canvas presents.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Handsels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsels. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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