openhanded

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And with so many rich people collecting contemporary art, and the public’s interest in such art growing, museums often seek to devote more space to it to keep donors interested and openhanded.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2019

As a patron of charities, Mr. Koch ranked among the most openhanded donors of his era, disbursing more than $1 billion to cultural and medical nonprofit organizations.

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2019

“Billy Graham’s style was openhanded invitation,” Robert P. Jones, of the Public Religion Research Institute, said.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 11, 2018

Analysts say the United Arab Emirates’ economic viability requires guiding more Emiratis into self-sustaining private businesses and weaning them from the state’s openhanded patronage.

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2014

Seven years, then, my sojourn lasted there, and I amassed a fortune, going about among the openhanded Egyptians.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer