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The subsidies are financed through the Energy Development Account referred to as CDE is supported by contributions from electricity distributors.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025 -
At a time of shrinking demand and high costs, rising protectionism globally, particularly in the US, will stifle our exports and damage over £400m worth of the steel sector's contribution to the UK's balance of trade.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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For the 2025 fiscal year, the IRS awarded $53 million in such grants to 315 VITA organizations and 41 groups participating in a sister program, Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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There's concern that making massive changes to the Education Department could impact millions of families and students who rely on the agency for loans, grants and other support, experts say.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The organization’s centers on the front lines provide refreshments and internet access to troops, and its staff send holiday care packages to those stationed far from family and friends.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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Patients from all over are drawn to the mix of advanced methods, reasonable prices, and care packages that keep things simple.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.—
Juliana LaBianca,
Good Housekeeping,
26 Jan. 2023
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In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.—
Hannah Beech,
BostonGlobe.com,
29 July 2022
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An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Later that month, a Gateway official announced in a video message to staff that the church was exploring layoffs in response to a 35-40% drop in congregational tithes.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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The $100 billion is in addition to the $65 billion the company announced to building three plants in Arizona after the Biden administration offered billions in subsidies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The federal government sent around $91 billion to insurers in the form of premium subsidies in 2023.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, when InMobi—a global consumer technology company that got its start in India—entered the U.S. market, the company localized its offerings by tailoring advertising formats to suit the preferences of U.S. consumers and businesses, emphasizing nonintrusive, user-friendly ad designs.—
Praneeta Pujari,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The budget-friendly drinks giant, which is now better known for its bubble tea offerings, saw its shares jump more than 40% on Monday in its first day of trading in Hong Kong, after having raised $444 million last week in an initial public offering, according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.—
Hassan Tayir,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.—
Julia Preston,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2024
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The result has been sporadic doles of grudging emergency funding to meet periodic crises, leaving little certainty about the future.—
Simon J. Potter,
Foreign Affairs,
31 July 2023
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“Foy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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