How to Use Soroptimist in a Sentence

Soroptimist

noun
  • The event is hosted by the Lemon Grove Soroptimist Club.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • This was the third time Soroptimists have distributed fans at Comic-Con.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • At the March 14 event, each woman received a certificate and yellow rose along with their Soroptimist check.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Criminals can earn more money through human trafficking than the drug trade, Soroptimists officials have said.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The event is free but reservations are required and a $5 donation is requested that benefits Soroptimist of Capistrano Bay.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
  • The awards help the women pursue their educational goals in the face of adversity, said Poway Soroptimist member Janice Takade.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Maw said she will also be involved in expanding the Soroptimist’s Big Goal Accelerator Program.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • This year, the Ramona Soroptimist Club organized a matching donation among its members and was able to contribute $1,300.
    — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment, according to the club’s website.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Soroptimists International chapters throughout San Diego have been focused on stopping human trafficking and helping survivors rebuild their lives for many years.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Soroptimist International of Poway raised funds for the Live Your Dream awards during a Celebration of Courage fundraiser.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The awards of $1,000 to $4,000 each were provided by Soroptimist International of Poway.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The meeting marked Landrum’s 50th year of serving the La Jolla Soroptimist group, which was founded in 1947 and is one of 1,300 clubs in the worldwide volunteer organization that work to benefit women and girls.
    — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Soroptimist International of Poway operates under the umbrella of Soroptimist International of the Americas.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Kayleigh Cameron is an example of the 15 women who are juggling school and caregiving who were recognized with Live Your Dream awards totaling $25,000 at a recent Soroptimist International of Poway luncheon.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Other fan distributions included the 2016 MLB All-Star Game, said Soroptimist Paula Day, another member of STAT.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Since 1997, the Poway chapter, along with Soroptimist International of North San Diego, have assisted 91 women and 210 children with this program, according to Soroptimist officials.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Soroptimist International of La Jolla bestowed a total of $25,000 to seven area women who are the primary financial providers for their families at its 2026 Live Your Dream Awards luncheon March 28 in La Jolla.
    — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The groups distributing the fans included STAT San Diego (Soroptimists Together Against Trafficking); SAFE San Diego, an anti-human trafficking community; and the regional LiveWell San Diego coalition.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Maw was installed June 10 at a home in Poway with Past President Dianne Smith, Soroptimist of the Year and President-Elect Michelle Gaylord, Director Ginny Mahigan, Vice President Deb Roberinson, Treasurer Linda England, Assistant Treasurer Laureen Chin, and Secretary Jennifer Mcdonald.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025

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