benefactor
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In “The Other Bennet Sister,” Janice Hadlow, who wrote the 2020 novel on which the 10-episode series is based, plays the loving benefactor with a reading that’s far more generous and understanding.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Musk spent three days on the stand portraying himself as a selfless benefactor seeking to reconcile the advancement of AI with the preservation of humanity.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The health centre has been made possible by the zoo's largest ever gift - from an anonymous benefactor.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
If the opposite takes place, then copper may be the biggest benefactor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
David Rockefeller, a member of the Harvard College Class of 1936 and longtime University benefactor, has pledged $100 million to increase dramatically learning opportunities for Harvard undergraduates through international experiences and participation in the arts.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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