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benevolence

[buh-nev-uh-luhns] / bəˈnɛv ə ləns /


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Many of Silicon Valley’s most powerful people have whined a lot in recent years about traditional media not being properly understanding of their companies’ brilliance and benevolence.

From Slate Apr. 7, 2026

In fact, the creature possesses an instinctive benevolence, which is corrupted by rejection.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

There was a degree of benevolence in that ring.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2025

But do those possibilities negate the benevolence of trying to get the mushroom to people who need it, those who don’t deserve to suffer the ravages of disease?

From Salon Apr. 4, 2025

He looked at the giant’s face and thought he could see a glimmer of benevolence there.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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