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sponsored

British  
/ ˈspɒnsəd /

adjective

  1. denoting an activity organized to raise money for a charity in which sponsors agree to donate money on completion of the activity, or a specified period or amount of it, by participants

    a sponsored walk
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Sponsored by Democrat Ted Kennedy and Republican Constance Morella, the law drew inspiration partly from a federal law already protecting “interference with rights,” including religious exercise.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

The project received support from the Australian Research Council and the US Air Force Office of Sponsored Research and aligns with Monash University's broader goal of advancing materials for a low-carbon energy future.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025

Users were served a Sponsored Prompt on Walmart.com and when they clicked on the prompt, Sparky responded with an answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Sponsored in part by the Northwest Horticultural Society, the designer is this year’s international judge for the festival.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Sponsored by Kagen, the resolution recognized the accomplishments of the 13 women who outshined and outperformed their male counterparts—but were never allowed to fly into space.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

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