fund-raiser
Americannoun
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a person who solicits contributions or pledges.
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a gathering held for such solicitation.
a fund-raiser to aid the campaign of the Senate candidate.
Etymology
Origin of fund-raiser
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Thursday night, he was feted at a fund-raiser in San Francisco hosted by David Sacks, the tech investor, that pulled in more than $12 million.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024
Tickets to the fund-raiser hosted by Mr. Khosla were being offered for $6,600 to $100,000 each, according to reporting by Puck.
From New York Times • May 10, 2024
The fund-raiser for the Log Cabin Republicans, a group of L.G.B.T. conservatives, will still keep her largely out of the public eye.
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2024
But both Robert and Rebekah Mercer have lent their names for an invitation to a high-dollar fund-raiser on April 6, along with Mr. Malik.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024
It’s our big fund-raiser for the Filipino American Community Senior Center, with dizzying rides, tasty food, and all my friends hanging out.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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