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philanthropy
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  • The Index of Global Philanthropy calculates that U.S. religious organizations give $5.4 billion annually to developing countries, more than twice as much as is given by U.S. foundations.  (source)
    Philanthropy = helping others -- especially donating money to worthy causes
  • The music center project had been foundering despite a $50 million donation from the wife of Walt Disney, but local philanthropist Eli Broad stepped in after her death and willed the Gehry-designed hall into existence, with a grand opening in 2003.  (source)
    philanthropist = someone who helps others -- especially by donating money to worthy causes
  • When did you get so philanthropic, Kyle?  (source)
    philanthropic = (interested in) helping others
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  • I could pretend I belonged to the Howard Avenue Civic League or some other fictitious philanthropy.  (source)
    philanthropy = an organization that helps others
  • "So you're a philanthropist." Jace's lip curled. "I suppose you expect me to believe that Downworlders don't pay you handsomely for the privilege of your Sanctuary?"  (source)
    philanthropist = someone who helps or donates to others
  • the strength of philanthropic dollars  (source)
    philanthropic = given as charity from the wealthy
  • Word of his generosity quickly got around, which inspired other philanthropists — unwilling to be outdone — to send even more money; and before long people everywhere were sending gifts to the Washingtons, who were growing rich.†  (source)
  • ...a man famous in Hiroshima for his showy philanthropies...  (source)
    philanthropies = actions taken to help others -- probably by donating money
  • in his version he had gone philanthropically to the rescue of a drunken friend.  (source)
    philanthropically = in a manner that helps others
  • Would anyone venture that Mr. McMurphy was a saint? ... Shall we examine a cross-section of this man's philanthropy?  (source)
    philanthropy = giving help to others
  • From a little distance he had the bland aspect of a philanthropist.  (source)
    philanthropist = someone who donates money to worthy causes
  • Indeed, I believe that history will record Mr. Lincoln's attitudes a result of political pressures rather than philanthropic intention.  (source)
    philanthropic = helping others
  • The money was scarce, and Burton often had to go begging to foundations and philanthropists.†  (source)
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