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beneficent

[buh-nef-uh-suhnt] / bəˈnɛf ə sənt /


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At the other end, three nuns from Chicago quietly chatter, favoring passers-by with beneficent smiles.

From Barron's Mar. 28, 2026

I want to have the greatest beneficent impact on the largest number of people.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 6, 2025

A communal vision is the beneficent goal of “A Transparent Musical.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2023

While that guidance may sound beneficent for the web at large, it’s also influenced by Google’s self-interest.

From Slate Feb. 26, 2023

It was beneficent, this attention—“Come to Columbia, Malia!” people were shouting—but it was not especially useful for a girl who was trying quietly to imagine her own future.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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