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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An independent commission found City guilty of all charges related to inflating sponsorship revenue by £830m by using sham contracts, as well as hiding other expenses worth an additional £90m.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
In other words, Manchester City's owners circumvented the league's financial regulations over a number of years by pumping money into the club that should not have been recorded as sponsorship income.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Sources told BBC Sport that City were expected to claim that key sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than the club's owners, as part of an appeal.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
It said those companies were only required to pay a portion of the relevant sponsorship fees, with the remainder funded by club owners Abu Dhabi United Group.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 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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