largesse
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The California socialite and author Gertrude Atherton wrote about a fictionalized Pacheco welcoming a visitor to his family rancho, in an episode that typifies the legendary largesse and hospitality of old Californio families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Nonetheless, there has been an outpouring of grief, especially from recipients of his largesse, and tributes from politicians, religious leaders and business figures.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The company benefited from the largesse of the legendary Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye, multiple former Navatek executives and employees said, whose family had been close to the Loui family for generations.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 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
“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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