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generosity

[jen-uh-ros-i-tee] / ˌdʒɛn əˈrɒs ɪ ti /


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"His kindness and generosity touched countless lives, and everyone who knew him remembers his gentle spirit and willingness to help others," the write-up said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

“The mural was brought to life through the vision and generosity of many,” the temple said in a Facebook post.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

“This historic act of generosity will give millions of low- and middle-income children an even stronger shot at achieving the American Dream,” the White House said on its website about the accounts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

While the generosity attracts workers, it also leads some to retire earlier than Costco would like, leaning on their significant savings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Father Nicanor did not agree: the growing generosity of the faithful permitted him to make more optimistic calculations.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

These gestures and generosities were things only her friends could tell you about.

From New York Times Feb. 8, 2023

If you’ve got nothing left in reserve for even the smallest generosities — no judgment here, there’s been a lot of “… everything” — then start with micro-generosity to yourself.

From Washington Post Aug. 24, 2022

The small generosities, the willingness to listen, the empathy, lightening the mood with … let’s face it, some pretty silly jokes.

From Seattle Times Dec. 28, 2021

In one of his more notable generosities back in Washington, he purchased copies of Joseph Mitchell’s Up in the Old Hotel for the entire staff.

From The New Yorker Feb. 13, 2015

So many of your wildly impulsive people repent them of their generosities as soon as the magnanimous fervour has cooled.

From The Belovéd Vagabond by Locke, William John




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