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philanthropist

[fi-lan-thruh-pist] / fɪˈlæn θrə pɪst /


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A philanthropist or employer may decide to donate to the accounts at any time, meaning the child could get an unexpected contribution.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

“It’s never too late to get it right,” said Maggie Davis, an 83-year-old philanthropist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

If even a high-profile billionaire global philanthropist is in the dark, what does that mean for the billions of women with less than a fraction of her resources?

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

This massive portrait of philanthropist Betty Freeman was painted four years after Hockney left the Royal College of Art in London and is part of his acclaimed “California Dreaming” series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

If all of you refrain from pressing the button, you’ll each receive $10,000 from the philanthropist.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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