fund-raiser
Americannoun
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a person who solicits contributions or pledges.
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a gathering held for such solicitation.
a fund-raiser to aid the campaign of the Senate candidate.
Etymology
Origin of fund-raiser
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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“I can’t wait to be sued,” Mr. Landry said on Saturday at a Republican fund-raiser in Nashville, according to The Tennessean.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
And earlier this month, he attended a fund-raiser at the San Francisco home of the venture capitalist David Sacks and reiterated his support for crypto, The Times reported.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024
Tickets to the fund-raiser hosted by Mr. Khosla were being offered for $6,600 to $100,000 each, according to reporting by Puck.
From New York Times • May 10, 2024
Donald Trump made an appearance at a campaign fund-raiser held by a billionaire donor, John Paulson, in his Palm Beach home on Saturday.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2024
Fall Fiesta was an annual fund-raiser carnival at Posada.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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