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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McDonald’s is letting its long-running World Cup sponsorship lapse, saying this year’s tournament “underperformed versus our expectations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Carlyle turned to F1, signing a multiyear sponsorship deal with Oracle Red Bull Racing, the team of world champion driver Max Verstappen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
But as it stands they are guilty of all charges related to inflating their sponsorship income to the tune of £830m, plus another £90m in expenses.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
It took the club's sponsorship revenues from being on a par with Stoke City in 2008-09 to eventually overtaking those of Manchester United.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Apparently she has made a new deal for sponsorship.
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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