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Recent Examples of fund-raiser
The event, a fundraiser for the Sanford attraction, features more than 35 craft beers plus wine and seltzer selections for sipping whilst strolling through the zoo.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
This philanthropic event, a fundraiser for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, includes wine tastings, gourmet food pairings, live music and dancing, as well as a Wellness Breakfast and EpiCUREan Symposium with leading scientists, at locations including Bacchus Landing and Montage Healdsburg.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
What: 15th annual bike ride and run/walk fundraiser is in memory of the late player and announcer Jim Mandich.
—Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The nonprofit raised $25,000 from donations and fundraisers to pay for making the teddy bears.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
This philanthropic event, a fundraiser for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, includes wine tastings, gourmet food pairings, live music and dancing, as well as a Wellness Breakfast and EpiCUREan Symposium with leading scientists, at locations including Bacchus Landing and Montage Healdsburg.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
What: 15th annual bike ride and run/walk fundraiser is in memory of the late player and announcer Jim Mandich.
—Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
The nonprofit raised $25,000 from donations and fundraisers to pay for making the teddy bears.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
Noun
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Each of the three choices come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, Yu said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The performance was part of a benefit concert for Cancer for College, a scholarship fund founded by Will’s longtime friend Craig Pollard, per Rolling Stone.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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According to data provided by the Broadway League, in its 31 weeks on Broadway so far, Oh, Mary! has played to full capacity for 27 — a rare fete for a play, and even more for a new title that's not a long-running hit like Wicked, The Lion King or Hamilton.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The duo were all smiles for the fete, which has drawn industry heavyweights from across the entertainment world, including Saturday Night Live cast members and writers past and present, superstar musicians and A-List actors, directors and producers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That seems like a lot for a backyard shindig, but there was no energy there; no one seemed into it.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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In past years, Oscar winners like Emma Stone and Michelle Yeoh, as well as sports and cultural luminaries like Serena Williams and Justin Bieber, have made it to the legendary shindig in Beverly Hills.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The developer backed away after getting a chilly reception from Chesterton’s Advisory Plan Commission in November 2022.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The game was the first time in his career that he was held without a reception in the first half of a postseason game.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Justin Thomas is already in the running to make the U.S. team for the Ryder Cup, even though the event is still six months away.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pryor gets to direct the talented teams who curate the exhibits and the museum’s events.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For our spring style issue, style editor Naomi Rougeau hopped a plane to Mumbai to report her profile of designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee amid his spectacular 25th-anniversary gala.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Panico has been a member of FGI’s board of directors for the past five years and served as the co-chair of its 2024 Night of Stars gala.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Auburn’s blowout win at Kentucky and Alabama’s loss clinched the outright title for Bruce Pearl’s Tigers.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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After their blowout win over Charlotte, the Warriors are 6-1 since acquiring Jimmy Butler, the six-time All-Star.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each year in May, this park and the surrounding theatre venues are incubators and platforms for emerging artists to debut plays, dances, and live performances at the Orlando Fringe Festival, the longest-running Fringe in the United States.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Share Art Or Surprise Performances In High-Traffic Areas Engage potential customers in unique, memorable ways with things like chalk art, flash mobs or surprise dance performances in high-traffic areas.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Fund-raiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raiser. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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