benevolent

Example Sentences

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“He’s one of those rare people who manage to be both fearsomely effective and yet fundamentally benevolent,” Graham said in a blog post announcing the change.

From Washington Post

In "The Mandalorian," the New Republic's officers and executives have a naïve faith in overburdened systems and demonstrate benevolent arrogance.

From Salon

Central to Maya religion is Maximón, a trickster deity both benevolent and hedonistic.

From New York Times

While inflammation is generally a benevolent force meant to help us to fight germs and heal wounds, we know today that chronic "hidden" inflammation can have profound implications for our health.

From Salon

The Harpers are “a benevolent faction of essentially spies, who work in conjunction with good-aligned characters and places to help root out evil entities,” Daley said.

From New York Times