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Recent Examples of contributor The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025 Larson’s campaign finance reports reveal a veteran in the thrall of special interest contributors who provide most of the money for his relaxed re-election campaigns. Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025 Skinner and Key were both key special-teams contributors last year, and Franklin also brings in a strong special teams resume on a one-year deal. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 July 2025 Walmart $150 Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears is a serial contributor to our Best Bluetooth speakers list, and the Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my favorites for its mix of smooth, balanced sound and excellent usability. Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for contributor
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Noun
  • Another donor lauded the foundation for its work in the local community amid turmoil.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 11 July 2025
  • In June, the Royal Charity Polo Cup cut ties with a donor who had reportedly attempted to sell private access to the Prince and Princess of Wales for $27,000.
    Logan Holland, People.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The market is betting the major U.S. defense contractors, commonly referred to as the primes, will ultimately be the benefactors.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • Maybe Gabriela would’ve gone through with the operation anyway, taking advantage of the opportunity her benefactor had offered her and her alone — despite what would’ve been my pointed caution.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • And interestingly, the study also shows that offering this kind of support (not just receiving it) enhances the giver’s sense of closeness and well-being, too.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • A week later, Valdes, known in her family as a giver, was dead after a shooting in Wynwood.
    Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • There are philanthropists of various kinds throughout the works of Dickens, but in Bleak House, there is a prototypical effective altruist in Mrs. Jellyby.
    Ben Brooks July 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
  • Funders who are very interested in the potential of data to increase impact, such as effective altruists, philanthropists who emphasize outcomes, and some large foundations, may be willing to bear the costs so others don’t have to.
    George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Get your face painted by the fairy godmother, and watch Merlin's magic show.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 25 July 2025
  • But not because of the system, because of a fairy godmother who came up with the last bit of money.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.
    Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 19 July 2024

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