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Recent Examples of fund-raiser
Stephen Schwartz The composer and lyricist for the beloved musicals Wicked, Godspell and Pippin was expected to host a gala fundraiser for the Washington National Opera in May 2026.
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Ivy Buck, NPR, 20 Jan. 2026
As of noon on Monday, the online fundraiser had raised about $12,000 at tinyurl.com/ChongLy2026.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2026
The event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.
The event will feature a yard sale and a mystery bag fundraiser for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
There is precedent for survival, as when Temple reinvented herself entirely to become a Republican fund-raiser and, later, an Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Ivy Buck, NPR, 20 Jan. 2026
As of noon on Monday, the online fundraiser had raised about $12,000 at tinyurl.com/ChongLy2026.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2026
The event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m.
The event will feature a yard sale and a mystery bag fundraiser for the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
There is precedent for survival, as when Temple reinvented herself entirely to become a Republican fund-raiser and, later, an Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raiser
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Republicans want to provide even greater savings by eliminating the pubic benefits charge entirely and shifting the cost of those programs onto the state budget — or getting rid of them.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Raul Fernandez Vicioso, 37, is charged with conspiracy to commit SNAP fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, SNAP benefit fraud, aiding and abetting and money laundering.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The three-day fete debuted at downtown’s Embarcadero Marina Park North in 2019, was dark in 2020, 2021 and 2023, then returned in 2024 and again — but with a decline in attendance — in 2025.—
Holly Alvarado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The business of sports is on full display in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum’s annual shindig for bigwigs kicked off earlier this week.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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One of the most important considerations when adjusting your party plans for inclement weather is communicating with your guests ahead of the shindig.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Epstein files also revealed that Taymor was in contact with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 regarding a reception in Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal’s honor, hosted by Bob Balaban and Robert Altman.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Diggs has had modest production this postseason, tallying just 73 yards on 11 receptions with one touchdown across three games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their daughter Mary, for example, is the executive director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation and was recently recognized for her civic leadership during a Coral Gables Museum gala.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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In March 2016, Queen Mary first wore the piece as a tiara for a gala at Christiansborg Palace celebrating Danish arts and culture.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jada Richard scored 16 points and LSU recorded its seventh consecutive win in a blowout over Alabama.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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There seems to be more blowouts this season and a signficant drop off after Sunnyslope and Millennium in boys high school basketball.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Cocktail making at White Bar is almost a choreographed dance and a simple orange daiquiri feels like drinking a glass of pure bright sunshine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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This decade’s addition of awards for African artists, dance-pop recordings, and, just this year, traditional country albums spreads acclaim and opportunities around a wider palate of nominees.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Fund-raiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raiser. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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