generosity

Example Sentences

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“The soldier’s identity,” he said, “is forged by generosity, a spirit of service, lofty aspirations, and profound sentiments.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Ordinary Iranians have "an amazing culture of graceful kindness and absolute generosity", she said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Septimius Severus was capable by turns of savagery, cunning, wit and generosity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“I had written a book on writing once …” How did professional jealousy, competitiveness, possessiveness, or, on the brighter side, tenderness, collaborative spirit and generosity play out as you wrote a writing book together?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Perhaps not everyone is that way, but there is a widespread generosity of spirit.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario