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largesse

[lahr-jes, lahr-jis] / lɑrˈdʒɛs, ˈlɑr dʒɪs /












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Ideally, the money goes to invest into grass roots development — but in many cases, there seems little to show for FIFA’s largesse.

From Salon Jun. 14, 2026

And it will preserve credibility for the most important index on the market, while keeping unwitting buyers from subsidizing a business that has not earned the right to their largesse.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

For aid organizations in Yemen that relied on U.S. largesse, the aim has shifted to preserving whatever remains of their operations.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

“When this largesse is undertaken at a time when the economy has little or no idle capacity, like now, the results, predictably, are destructive,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

Perhaps Bunny had allowed his greed to get the better of him, and was angry to discover that Henry’s largesse had strings attached.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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