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contribution

[kon-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌkɒn trəˈbju ʃən /


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The grantor sets annuity payments to get back amounts that mirror the original contribution, plus interest at the special federal rate, to avoid gift taxes on the contribution.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

It's possible to boost your contribution history with voluntary payments.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2026

Eghbali and Feliciano thanked Boehly for his "time and contribution" as chairman, saying he will "always be a part of the Chelsea story and family".

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

But injuries — including right shoulder inflammation this season — have severely limited his contribution.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

It would be Galton’s most important contribution to statistics.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Their contributions included expertise in analyzing neural circuits and models relevant to epilepsy.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

His contributions were numerous on tax policy, national defense and western water issues.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

“In some cases, the surviving spouse may also lose certain tax breaks that are only available to married couples, like spousal IRA contributions or higher income limits for certain tax credits,” it says.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

The BBC understands the size of the pay-off was partly to cover Lord Wormald's pension contributions as his removal from office essentially cut his civil service career short.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

But of all of music’s contributions to the human condition, its ability to create social cohesion and communicate emotion has ensured its longevity.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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