crowdfund
Americanverb (used with object)
Example Sentences
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Purchased through community crowdfunding, the vehicle has become a symbol of how local residents stepped in to help Nepal's police rebuild after one of the most violent episodes of unrest in recent years.
From Barron's
The company secured funding through equity crowdfunding and on the TV show “Shark Tank,” and is also developing prototypes for arms and legs.
From Los Angeles Times
He replied to one voice note we had sent him - asking about the money he had been apparently crowdfunding - by saying the organisation "has never been active", without specifying which one.
From BBC
In an Instagram post on June 24, the creators asked the series’ fans, known as Cheffers, to contribute to a crowdfunding effort to keep “The Tiny Chef Show” alive.
From Los Angeles Times
They solicited money on a crowdfunding website to pay for her funeral, which took place in October.
From BBC
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