Yet as a practical matter, the lunch might have a huge value for the donor.

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They discover the practical value of a deliberate, persistent, wide-ranging search for ideas.

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Notwithstanding the value of speech-based technology, only braille provides a practical means for blind persons to experience true literacy.

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First, there is the value of pro bono volunteer service to the individual and the practical skills acquisition for employees.

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What's the practical value of a (c)(4) designation if it doesn't generate writeoffs for its donors?

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