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benevolence

[buh-nev-uh-luhns] / bəˈnɛv ə ləns /


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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

It’s that type of benevolence that fuels Minnesota nice, and what shatters it.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 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

The Emperor says that we are a free people who live under his benevolence.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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