magnanimous
Example Sentences
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Napoleon could not have expected such magnanimous treatment from the British.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
The ugliness of the comment prompted Rick Wilson—former Republican strategist, he of the magnanimous Lincoln Project—to step forward.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
Guardiola was probably being magnanimous due to his side's disappointing performance in the derby loss at Old Trafford.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
Doncic, along with James, is considered one of their leaders and this was seen as magnanimous.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025
He cut short my profuse apologies with a magnanimous wave of his hand, and went back over to his and Mme.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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The Great Gatsby
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