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good works

noun as in philanthropy

noun as in public service

noun as in social work

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Ethel’s good works included the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Project in New York City that had been important to her husband.

Over the course of two years in confirmation classes, he taught me in a deep and meaningful way why we believed what we believed — that we were saved by God’s grace, not good works.

Any opportunity I have to talk about the good works of Joe Biden and the Democrats — how could I turn that down?

This sounded novel, but it was old wine in a new bottle, the laundering of wrongdoing through conspicuous displays of spiritual piety or good works.

Hundreds of charities cherish royal appearances, which give their good works visibility and credibility among potential donors.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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