as in to volunteer
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we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity
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Soiled, Moldy, or Infested Items Clothing or furniture that smells of mildew, has visible stains, or has been stored in a rodent- or insect-infested environment should be discarded, never donated.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The aim is to raise money for charity, but for the distilleries that donate what is often their oldest and most precious whisky, the aim is also prestige, with Polaris estimated at $35,750–$55,000 (£26,000–£40,000).
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Roc additionally pledged to donate 0.5% percent of the casino’s revenue to the West Side Community Fund, and announced earlier this week that in tandem with Ryan Williams and Cadre will allow local New Yorkers to invest in the casino for a minimum of $500.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The aim is to raise money for charity, but for the distilleries that donate what is often their oldest and most precious whisky, the aim is also prestige, with Polaris estimated at $35,750–$55,000 (£26,000–£40,000).
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Roc additionally pledged to donate 0.5% percent of the casino’s revenue to the West Side Community Fund, and announced earlier this week that in tandem with Ryan Williams and Cadre will allow local New Yorkers to invest in the casino for a minimum of $500.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
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Now in its 113th year, the initiative connects letters to Santa with individuals and organizations that volunteer to help fulfill holiday wishes.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the end of the day, volunteering for the World Cup is an amazing opportunity to see how one of sport’s most powerful governing bodies operates from the inside.—
Meredith Heil Bock,
AFAR Media,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this article.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In an interview with Esquire shortly after Bring Her Back was released in theaters, Danny Philippou discussed how the success of Talk to Me contributed to the expectations of the brothers’ second horror thriller.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Donate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donate. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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