For several, whose contributions range from $125 million to $1 billion, the investment represents a significant part of their military development budgets.

This means that Samuelson's contributions range over a large number of different fields.

The contributions ranged from $5 to $3,000, the legal maximum.

Though his contributions ranged over a number of subjects, Brown developed a particular interest in the theatre.

Recent contributions range from a few dollars or a few hours of volunteer work to one gift of more than $6 million.

Their contributions ranged in tone from irreverent to ironic and mocking.

The contributions range from 10 to 30 percent of the cost, Mr. Thomson said.

The human contribution to global warming could range from highly significant to trivial.

Electric utilities also heavily favor Republicans; their contributions have recently ranged between $15-20 million.

His previous annual contributions to Carnegie have ranged from $5 million to the $15 million he gave last year.