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What type of dilemma gets its name from a tax euphemistically called a benevolence?

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

It’s a kind of moral laundering, where so-called benevolence masks self-interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025

However, Prof Bellitto pointed out that Militiades was not responsible for this change, saying the Pope was the "recipient of the Roman benevolence" rather than being a great negotiator.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025

It’s a tale about how both benevolence and violence reverberate across generations, almost inescapably.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024

The benevolence, the spiritual calm, that radiated from him seemed so clear and true that, for a dizzying moment, I felt the darkness lift almost palpably from my heart.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt


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