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

There was a degree of benevolence in that ring.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 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

Still, Arias said, the city has to set limits on its benevolence.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

His failure to do any of these things I experienced as the most incredible benevolence and luck.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood