be generous
Example Sentences
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Realizing this helped me clarify my response to the prompt: Money allows me to be generous with my time and resources with the people I care about.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025
With much of the GV70’s content carried over, the product planners could afford to be generous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
If credit for that one would be generous, Dawson's next scalp - two balls later - came with another drop in pace and, crucially, a wider line.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
Its judgments can be generous or harsh, but they are meant to be heard.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025
“Good evening, Miss Jo. How does Amy get on?” asked May with a conciliatory air, for she wanted to show that she also could be generous.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
