generous
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A generous amount of lemon zest ties everything together.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
“They were incredibly generous and quite involved,” Antosca says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
They estimate that, had they not been so generous, their net worth would be twice as much as it is now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I understand that you are a generous and kind person, but there are other ways to show that you care about your family without giving them money.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
One meal seemed to flow right into the next and Richie’s mom was very generous with treats.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing generous
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