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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City did not only generate revenue from sponsorship funds in that time.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Mejia said he is aware of LA28’s assurances that robust ticket and sponsorship sales will ensure a healthy bottom line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Hundreds of people are expected to arrive under the UKRS, which stopped taking new applicants in December 2024, and three new sponsorship routes.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Through his website Football Leaks, he published a cache of confidential club documents, including internal emails about sponsorship deals and payments.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Owen therefore instructed Vernon and Shorey to return to South Africa, and the newspaper published a statement declaring that it had rescinded its sponsorship of the expedition.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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