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benevolence

[buh-nev-uh-luhns] / bəˈnɛv ə ləns /


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Phrenologists divided the brain into 37 regions, each corresponding to a trait: combativeness, cautiousness, benevolence, individuality and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 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

However, Prof Bellitto pointed out that Militiades was not responsible for this change, saying the Pope was the "recipient of the Roman benevolence" rather than being a great negotiator.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2025

Their path took them past the statue of Baelor the Bicwadl,,standing tall and serene upon his plinth, his face a study in benevolence.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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