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dowers

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plural of dower

as in dowries

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In his will, Lord Penwood left Rosamund, Posy, and Sophie sizable dowries.

— Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of dowries

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This should be of particular interest to pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and insurance companies that have committed billions to climate venture funds.

— Rob Day, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Rather than funding a single program, the donation from the Dimons flows into permanent endowments, which UNCF argues gives schools the freedom to plan for decades instead of scrambling to find donations year to year.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of endowments

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Focus and Blur A procession of gifts and drinks arrive at the reception.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of gifts

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Established in 2006, Music In The House gathers the nation’s music industry to salute leaders in music for both their artistic achievements and their broader contributions.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
The Walton children are being honored for their contributions to business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and to the state of Arkansas.

— Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of contributions

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Other global offerings include Mexican beauty brand Sarelly and French nail care brand Manucurist.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
The five frames are available now, though the collaboration is just getting started; the collection will later expand with an additional 10 moldings for a total of 15 offerings.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

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