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kindness

[kahynd-nis] / ˈkaɪnd nɪs /




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In those dark times, the series about kindness, grace, optimism — and soccer — became the show we didn’t know we needed, but suddenly couldn’t do without.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

"Ciara's kindness, strength, faith and unwavering determination were an inspiration to us all," it said.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

An absence of kindness at such a vulnerable time is heartbreaking.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

In a video after the operation, the soft-spoken Mr. Vlasenko dwelled less on the horrors of his solitary ordeal at the front than the kindness of his fellow soldiers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

I was putting them in danger, and they deserved nothing but kindness from me.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

When I look back over these past months I am overwhelmed by the kindnesses bestowed not only on me but on my wife and daughters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025

The dancers tended to tell their stories almost dispassionately, sometimes smiling as they recalled the small kindnesses they had encountered along the way.

From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2022

Many contributors mentioned Dorfman's generosity and kindnesses in the local community - but reciprocal offers of help and support as he grew older were frustratingly rebuffed.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2022

James captures the simple kindnesses of a cup of coffee or a shared cellphone as though they were religious acts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2022

She felt it her bovine duty to make up for each and every one of Plug’s kindnesses.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson


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