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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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Phrenologists divided the brain into 37 regions, each corresponding to a trait: combativeness, cautiousness, benevolence, individuality and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

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

Krusek says what makes the show compelling “is the spirit of the videos, just the sense of joyousness and benevolence that they communicate, and a real sense of reverence for the art and the artists.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026

It’s that type of benevolence that fuels Minnesota nice, and what shatters it.

From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026

Tats claps her hands at my benevolence, as I open the door.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali


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