be generous
Example Sentences
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The arrangement appears to be generous, but it could shut out her sons if she dies first.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
It would be generous to call that fine a slap on the wrist.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
The story on this side of the Atlantic is, to be generous, a mixed bag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Its judgments can be generous or harsh, but they are meant to be heard.
From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025
Above all, be generous with yourself, make signing this worth my while.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
