largesse
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He was earning what for the mid-Victorian era counted as a small fortune, but no fewer than four households of assorted relatives relied on his largesse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Whichever way you look at it, men's professional golf needs backers with the deepest pockets to sustain such levels of largesse.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Several factors contributed to largesse for Zaslav, who has been running the debt-laden company for four years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Don’t take his deal if it leaves you feeling queasy or questionable, especially if you don’t like your children being potentially dependent on the largesse of your husband.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
“Scores,” the Director repeated and flung out his arms, as though he were distributing largesse.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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