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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A United States Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Southern California over the weekend, when President Biden was in Los Angeles for a fund-raiser.
From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024
Inside, the institution was hosting the Brooklyn Artists Ball, its largest annual fund-raiser.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 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
Three to do joint fund-raiser at Radio City, and one selling bibles door to door.
From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2024
“My team is doing this huge fund-raiser and they’re going to buy me one! They’re doing bake sales and raffle tickets and car washes....”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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