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benevolent

[buh-nev-uh-luhnt] / bəˈnɛv ə lənt /


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“Happy building!” the benevolent boy king of A.I. told the world.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

"It is the only alliance that, until now, had a major player behaving like a benevolent hegemon, one that did not impose its actions on others by force," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

And Mr. McKellen is mildly avuncular, radiating a stealthy, benevolent attitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Not like a drunk way but like a benevolent alien who couldn’t believe that this planet had donuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

“Only God knows when our relief may arrive. But God does know. And in His benevolent service we will stay.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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