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philanthropic

[fil-uhn-throp-ik] / ˌfɪl ənˈθrɒp ɪk /


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The new private entity would manage its Golden Globes assets while maintaining the charitable and philanthropic programs in a separate nonprofit entity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Swinney also praised his work on the transition to a lower-carbon future, and his philanthropic work.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Carhart-Harris is supported by the Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professorship and philanthropic donations to the Psychedelics Division, Neuroscape, UCSF, plus philanthropic donations to the Carhart-Harris Lab.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

Chao, who was on a previously scheduled philanthropic trip, met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng before eventually issuing a statement explaining that McConnell’s condition “did not warrant an immediate return” to the United States.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

But the words of the others were stronger than the strength of philanthropic dollars, deeper than shafts sunk in the earth for oil and gold, more awe-inspiring than the miracles fabricated in scientific laboratories.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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