pledge drive

Example Sentences

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Her players reflect her sunny disposition while being as controversial as a pledge drive for underprivileged children.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

Homer pleads for the help of Jebus in season 11's "Missionary: Impossible" while escaping from a bloodthirsty Betty White and her PBS pledge drive cronies.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2021

The pledge drive is being supported by some of the nation’s top environmental groups led by people of color and six top funders, including The Kresge Foundation, which has already committed to the 30% goal.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2021

But for many stations, the pledge drive has become a brand-identity paradox.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2020

“Oh. Well, can’t you do a pledge drive or something? Or should I just make funny faces?”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein