fund-raising
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fund-raising
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The number of pure defence startups around Munich has doubled to around 60 in recent years, according to the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry, while drone makers have been announcing bumper fund-raising rounds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Sullivan over a fund-raising ad for the Rev. Martin Luther King that had appeared in the New York Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Mr. Trump has dominated GOP fund-raising since his re-election.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
The closing of fund-raising by the Latin America Reforestation Strategy BTG TIG fund comes as global carbon-trading markets shrunk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
With the help of relatives and fund-raising organizations, we managed to bail them all out within two weeks.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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