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tithes

noun

plural of tithe

as in contributions

an amount of money that a person gives to a church which is usually equal to 1/10 of that person's income

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Recent Examples of tithes Concerns over donations The dispute centers on tithes, donations in which church members give 10% of their income to the organization. — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 Until now, David had always made his tithes of 10 percent to the church. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Druski is then seen standing before the congregation, sharing news that Collect & Praise Ministries is branching out into Motherland, before encouraging tithes and donations for the cause. — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2026

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Noun

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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In developing a multitool to slide neatly into its latest generation of EDC offerings, The James Brand took time to reflect upon which tools were absolutely necessary for its customers and which ones could be eliminated to cut bulk and excess.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
And for holiday, Browne updated his black tie offerings with new dresses, capes and sport coats.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of offerings

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In addition to multiple scholarship donations and programs, Parton also mobilized over the years after natural disasters affected both her home state and surrounding areas.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Parton’s family has asked for donations to Imagination Library in lieu of flowers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of donations

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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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That has created shortages and long lines at gas stations, made worse by deep subsidies that encourage excess consumption.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Costs for consumers in the Affordable Care Act marketplace have soared amid expiring ACA premium subsidies, and insurance affordability poses a political threat to Republicans during upcoming midterm elections.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsidies

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In addition to the merger question, members will vote on the distribution of $250,000 to four charities.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The event raised $20 million for women’s charities, thanks to a $10 million donation from Melinda French Gates that matched the $10 million the music fest raised.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of charities

Noun

Below is a list of the grants and their descriptions included in a news release from the governor's office.

— Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
The World Bank has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into grants for modernizing the Syrian financial sector, restoring water access, and bolstering its healthcare system.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

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