be generous

Example Sentences

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Realizing this helped me clarify my response to the prompt: Money allows me to be generous with my time and resources with the people I care about.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

Fortunately the finale shamelessly echoes, or, to be generous, pays homage to, the conclusion of “Gypsy,” as Jackie, alone in her palace-again-in-progress, sings an anthem of triumphant defiance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

"There's is no reason in waiting… I want to be generous but we just don't see any progress being made."

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

Its judgments can be generous or harsh, but they are meant to be heard.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

Above all, be generous with yourself, make signing this worth my while.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner