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Carnegie

Pronunciation: [kɑːrˈnɪɡi]

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Context: "person"

(noun) Andrew Carnegie was a famous businessman and philanthropist. He made a lot of money in the steel industry and used it to help others through donations and setting up libraries.

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Andrew Carnegie is known for building many libraries and helping education.

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Unlike some wealthy people, Andrew Carnegie chose to share his money for the good of others.

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What did Andrew Carnegie do to help people with his wealth?

Context: "place"

(noun) Carnegie Hall is a well-known concert hall in New York City. It hosts many performances and is famous for its beautiful music.

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Last night, we went to a wonderful concert at Carnegie Hall.

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We couldn't find any good events happening at Carnegie Hall this weekend.

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Have you ever attended a show at Carnegie Hall?

Context: "organization"

(noun) The Carnegie Foundation supports education and research. They give money to help schools and universities do their work better.

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The Carnegie Foundation has provided scholarships to many students this year.

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The Carnegie Foundation does not fund projects that are not related to education.

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What types of projects does the Carnegie Foundation support?

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