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What type of dilemma gets its name from a tax euphemistically called a benevolence?

benevolence

[buh-nev-uh-luhns] / bəˈnɛv ə ləns /


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“One of benevolence and gentility, one where we accomplished useful tasks and made things that brought joy to people.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Many of Silicon Valley’s most powerful people have whined a lot in recent years about traditional media not being properly understanding of their companies’ brilliance and benevolence.

From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026

This is not to say that “Wicked” was some noble emblem of blockbuster benevolence.

From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2025

There was a degree of benevolence in that ring.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025

"I understand that,” said Govinda, "but that is just what the Illustrious One called illusion. He preached benevolence, forbearance, sympathy, patience—but not love. He forbade us to bind ourselves to earthly love.”

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse




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