The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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In retirement, "Boss Zhu" published a number of books of speeches on economic reform, and was listed as one of the country's top philanthropists.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
This tactic is creating a new loser in the consolidation of higher education: thousands of philanthropists who have donated billions of dollars to colleges and universities across generations, reports Douglas Belkin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
In 2025, Spiegel was among business leaders and philanthropists who helped form the Department of Angels, a group that aims to help L.A.’s fire recovery efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The ties extend beyond overlapping at religious charities in the orbits of Michigan philanthropists.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
In the wake of Hadiya’s death, Tina had leveraged her local contacts, encouraging Chicago business leaders and philanthropists to work with Mayor Rahm Emanuel to expand community programs for at-risk youth across the city.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
