generous
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It’s harder and harder to find U.S. stock-focused mutual funds that boast generous dividend yields.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The arrangement appears to be generous, but it could shut out her sons if she dies first.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
That’s close to the most generous returns they’ve offered over the past couple of decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
But employees like Derek aren’t quite as generous with their diagnosis: “They are getting cavities in their brains.”
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
He was always generous to Regina in assisting Bobby with small amounts of money—$25 to $100—for tournament entry fees and other expenses.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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