strings attached
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They fear that any strings attached to the public money will make many private schools balk at taking it.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
It is disappointing to have a gift offered with an open heart — especially one of such great value — only to discover that it comes with strings attached.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
Care leavers who were given a one-off, no strings attached £2,000 grant were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, according to a new study.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, has given away billions to causes from higher education to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, often with no strings attached.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
There were always strings attached to his gifts.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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