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sponsorships

noun

plural of sponsorship

as in auspices

the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a youth softball league under the sponsorship of local businesses

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Recent Examples of sponsorships According to the press release, proceeds will be generated through ticket sales, bar proceeds and corporate sponsorships. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026 The bond between the sport and prediction markets has tightened over the last month, with seven different major-league teams formalizing sponsorships with a prediction market. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Ryan Lochte entered the ballroom for season 23 in 2016 on the heels of the Rio Olympics scandal that resulted in the swimmer losing major sponsorships and being suspended by USA Swimming. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The college has its own classroom and faculty in the building, so students won’t have to go to Nampa or the forthcoming Boise campus (both also named for Micron sponsorships) to study. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 Sports sponsorships are part of prediction markets’ public relations turnaround mission. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Additional revenue streams with merchandise, sponsorships and ticket sales pile on. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 That requires thousands of season tickets and premium seats, suites, sponsorships and corporate hospitality. — Rich Bradley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Seeking to drum up athletic revenue, Connecticut lawmakers authorized the University of Connecticut to issue vouchers for state tax credits equal to half the amount of donations, sponsorships and licensing endorsements. — David A. Lieb, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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patronages

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In September 2025, the Duke of Sussex spoke with British singer Joss Stone at an event for one of his patronages, WellChild.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Last fall, King Charles III stripped Prince Andrew of his military titles and royal patronages and was arrested by British police in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

— Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026

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