well-intentioned
Example Sentences
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That can make people vulnerable, and it can also make well-intentioned children overprotective.
From MarketWatch
Everyone chortles and then moves on, but it's a silly joke that actually does have a well-intentioned meaning behind it when it comes to the bright condiment and ingredient.
From Salon
Examples of wasted money in the hands of well-intentioned people are common.
From New York Times
Federal regulation around emergency landings, while well-intentioned, he added, “does increase the operational complexity.”
From New York Times
The last time you watched Channing Tatum act, odds are he was playing a handsome and well-intentioned yet simple-minded lug of a man.
From Washington Post
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