donation

Example Sentences

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In his judgment, Tigar wrote that the daughter’s “possession and donation of the Li Materials was lawful and in accordance with Li Rui’s wishes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The university said this will be "the largest single donation made to a British university in modern times".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Herrero said the shipment was just "another donation" by Cuba's Russian ally, but he doubted that Moscow wanted to subsidize the Cuban economy in the long term.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Meanwhile, his commitment to being a values-driven business drew supporters, who began to donate supplies, and books—so many books, in fact, that every book he sold came via charitable donation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

I must have sounded uncomfortable because he said, “I’m sorry if I’m taking up too much of your time, Miss Truman. You wanted a donation, did you say—for what charity?”

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel