benefactor

Example Sentences

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We believe the playoff matters a great deal to the Huskies and Ducks, particularly to a certain 85-year-old Oregon benefactor.

From Seattle Times

Putin has in the past described Roldugin as a friend, a brilliant musician and benefactor, who has honestly earned some money from a minority stake in a Russian company.

From Reuters

It has extraordinary benefactors supporting standout news ventures, including the nonprofit Texas Tribune and a new Houston news nonprofit with $20 million in launch funding.

From Seattle Times

Thomas stood down as Cardiff chairman in November 2018 - writing off debts of more than £11m as he did so - but remained a board member and benefactor.

From BBC

He was also responsible for establishing a center for entrepreneurship in the late 1980s with the help of a $1 million gift from an alumnus and benefactor.

From Washington Post