benevolence
Example Sentences
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In “Notes on the State of Virginia” he acknowledged that in endowments of the heart—he cited integrity, benevolence, gratitude and fidelity—nature “will be found to have done them justice.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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
Krusek says what makes the show compelling “is the spirit of the videos, just the sense of joyousness and benevolence that they communicate, and a real sense of reverence for the art and the artists.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026
It’s that type of benevolence that fuels Minnesota nice, and what shatters it.
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026
He looked at the giant’s face and thought he could see a glimmer of benevolence there.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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