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doles

noun

plural of dole

as in philanthropies

the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy a millionaire who was known for his annual Christmas dole to needy-looking strangers he met on the street

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Corporations and philanthropies like nonprofits and local governments may also make tax-deductible contributions of up to $2,500 a year into the account.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
That money — and anything else deposited by employers, philanthropies and relatives — is invested in the stock market by private firms.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to charities across the country ahead of their wedding, but that seems to have done little to stunt the backlash.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Professional sports have provided countless athletes with platforms to invest in charities, mentor youth, rebuild neighborhoods, and support military families, first responders, and disaster relief efforts.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

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