generosity
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“She certainly writes about people’s limitations and foibles, but always with this generosity and this empathy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 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
De la Fuente, 65, has lived through enough dressing rooms to know that talent without generosity does not go far.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Benji held up his hand, expecting a high five for his generosity.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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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
I, too, wanted to take this gay and shimmering child and turn her into something else; trim her generosities and check her impulses.
From The Heart's Country by Mary Heaton Vorse
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