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Noun
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Her impoverished family near the southern Iraqi city of Basra hoped that the dowry of gold and money would help improve their circumstances.—
Stella Martany and Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Sep. 2024 -
But by the 18th century the Republic of Venice was in decline, and some aristocratic families, though still noble in name, had lost much of their wealth and could not afford a substantial dowry.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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Introduced by Senator Dave Cortese, who represents Silicon Valley, Senate Bill 743 would establish an education endowment using money from the state’s general fund to close the gaps in funding among school districts.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Universities are frequently questioned about concerns around federal funding when schools like Harvard University have $50 billion in its endowment.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a holiday twist, the ring box ended up being in one of Mellencamp's Christmas presents from Arroyave.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At present, the current tires last longer, meaning cars lose grip at a much later stage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Congregants say they were required to pay a minimum of 10 percent of their income in tithes.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The premise requires both actors not just to showcase a fiery vulnerability, but to stew in these feelings for extended periods, which benefits from Nabulsi’s straightforward, no-frills presentation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Also, Friday-Sunday at the Convention Center, the Sake Brewers Association of North America holds its fifth annual Craft Sake Festival, with tastings and presentations; the Sake Tasting Tent will be open to the public, 6-10 p.m. Saturday.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most Americans know charitable gifts, retirement contributions, student loan and mortgage interest are tax-deductible, but like kids, some taxpayers will test the limits to see what else the IRS will allow.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Through the foundation, Paul has made contributions to education and healthcare in Jamaica, partnering with nonprofits to contribute approximately $40 million in medical equipment, medication, training and supplies to the Jamaican public health sector.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.—
Juliana LaBianca,
Good Housekeeping,
26 Jan. 2023
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In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.—
Hannah Beech,
BostonGlobe.com,
29 July 2022
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“Dower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dower. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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