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
Example Sentences
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It starts with sponsorship from two current members, and letters of recommendation from five others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Bournemouth, who have extended their stadium sponsorship with Vitality insurance to the front of their shirts, will still have betting advertising.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
When Tottenham renewed their sponsorship deal with finance company AIA in 2019, it was worth £320m over eight years - at £40m a season, almost five times that of Mansion.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The details are similar to the $28 million endorsement deal Leonard had with Aspiration, a now-defunct environmental banking company that had a 23-year, $300 million sponsorship deal with Clippers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Still, the scores can help or hurt an individual tribute in terms of sponsorship.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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