benevolence

Example Sentences

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In fact, the creature possesses an instinctive benevolence, which is corrupted by rejection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

And following the Pope's death, Milei said he was deeply pained by his loss, and praised the pontiff's benevolence and wisdom.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

But do those possibilities negate the benevolence of trying to get the mushroom to people who need it, those who don’t deserve to suffer the ravages of disease?

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

It’s a tale about how both benevolence and violence reverberate across generations, almost inescapably.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

It hexed the boys, who would or would not ask me to dance, and made them less scary and as familiar and deserving of benevolence as girls.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston