sponsorship
Americannoun
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the position or function of a person or group who vouches for, supports, advises, or helps fund another person or an organization or project.
The money from your sponsorship will go towards paying the child's school fees and ensuring they get three meals a day.
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an arrangement under which a company helps fund a radio or television program, a convention or other event, or a charitable organization in return for an opportunity to advertise.
For health-based nonprofits, securing a sponsorship from a pharmaceutical company can be a great asset, because of the money and other support it provides.
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Christianity. the position or function of a person who promises to mentor a youth or new convert preparing for confirmation or initiation, or who answers for an infant at baptism.
A simple “I’m praying for you” text message to the candidate can be a powerful reminder that you take your sponsorship seriously.
Etymology
Origin of sponsorship
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This sponsorship within the AI ecosystem is one of the reasons “why we have this AI trade,” Lee noted.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
Cramer said the loss of the sponsorship money would "reduce our financial flexibility", but pledged to explore other solutions.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
Although Mauri recently landed an Asics shoe sponsorship that fully supports him, he kept his job at Second Sole in Youngstown, Ohio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Those Games then turned into the most financially successful in history, relying largely on private sponsorship to produce a $235 million profit that has sponsored youth sports in L.A. for decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
All the junior players I talked to, from as far away as Natal, the Orange Free State and Cape Province, echoed the same problems: poor facilities, lack of tennis equipment, sponsorship or qualified coaches.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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