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In what year was the earliest known written use of the word generous recorded in English?

generous

[jen-er-uhs] / ˈdʒɛn ər əs /




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As such, consensus estimates for the drug—marketed as Sunharbo and also known as asundexian—of more than 2 billion euros seem somewhat generous, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

Those golfers were wary of a proposed model that would have replaced the guaranteed contracts and generous tournament purses provided by PIF with promises of equity in the league and an abbreviated schedule.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

“The gated, private parcel offers dramatic panoramic city views and sweeping vistas, with multiple usable tiers featuring generous flat pads, terraced gardens, and a dedicated pool level,” the description noted.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

I steamed frozen corn and edamame, and tossed a generous pile of shredded red cabbage with sesame oil.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

He added a generous dollop of sour cherry jam to his glass, but I was inclined to drink mine unflavored, with only a cube of sugar to sweeten it.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros


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