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philanthropist

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


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Members of the Hearst and Soros families own homes there, along with legendary commodities trader Helmut Weymar and Amos Hostetter, a Boston-based billionaire and philanthropist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As portfolios go, the one put forward by John Arnold, the billionaire energy trader turned philanthropist, doesn’t get simpler.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Charter school backers, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and philanthropist Eli Broad, spent around $23 million on efforts to boost his campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

While Hubbard keeps his client list confidential, some high-profile buyers, such as misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and YouTuber and philanthropist MrBeast, have publicly acknowledged purchasing his bunkers.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Remembering, her old customers picture her as philanthropist, medical authority, bouncer, and poetess of the bodily emotions without being involved with them.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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