- plural of benefactor.
benefactors
Example Sentences
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But persuading living benefactors to lift restrictions doesn’t always generate enough money to keep schools afloat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Supported by unnamed donors, he offers encouragement and religious-based morale boosts to politicians or their mutual benefactors.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
And if last week's reporting on LIV is accurate, the money tap from their Saudi Arabian benefactors might soon dry up.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
“I think the market is saying these financial companies are going to be the biggest benefactors of AI,” with margin and operational efficiency improvements, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
After a round of applause for Mr. Wilde’s speech, students began putting on dramatic performances for the audience, which included several white people, benefactors of the school in one way or another.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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