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beneficent

[buh-nef-uh-suhnt] / bəˈnɛf ə sənt /


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At the other end, three nuns from Chicago quietly chatter, favoring passers-by with beneficent smiles.

From Barron's ● Mar. 28, 2026

I want to have the greatest beneficent impact on the largest number of people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025

When Butler’s Prospero refers to Miranda as “a third of mine own life” while bestowing her on Ferdinand, he seems more resentful than beneficent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2023

While that guidance may sound beneficent for the web at large, it’s also influenced by Google’s self-interest.

From Slate ● Feb. 26, 2023

It is not uncommon for their egg production to be increased threefold — all through the beneficent effect of insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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