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
Beyond the money, the fund-raiser in the beating heart of the liberal tech industry is also shaping up to be a landmark event, at least symbolically.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024
The host of the fund-raiser, who is not named in the indictment, started to cooperate with the F.B.I. in September of that year.
From New York Times • May 9, 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
When my school had a fund-raiser, I was determined to sell enough to win one of the prizes.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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