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charitable

[char-i-tuh-buhl] / ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl /




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Catholicism had long done exceptional charitable work in the U.S., running hospitals, orphanages, shelters, soup kitchens and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Homemaker Southwest was previously given a grant of £5,000 and achieved financial and charitable gains for residents of £20,600 over a six-month period.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But what matters is whether a charitable endeavor actually helps people lead better lives, including by escaping poverty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition to family members, those include close friends, employers or labor unions, charitable organizations and public entities with programs for first-time or low- to moderate-income buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Or perhaps—-and this is a less charitable but just as likely answer—she doesn’t know the right answers herself.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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