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benevolent

[buh-nev-uh-luhnt] / bəˈnɛv ə lənt /


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And the federal government’s entry into migration sounds benevolent, but only one state had benevolent migration laws, and that was New York.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

Sun Ra was a mythologist, in a very benevolent, deliberate, emancipative sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 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

The family assumes these blessings are the work of a benevolent forest spirit.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

Mrs. Richardson’s benevolent mood toward Bebe lasted until her lunch date with Elizabeth Manwill.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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