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Later in life Darwin seems to have relinquished any notion that the theory of natural selection might redeem death and suffering, and thus vindicate a benevolent God.

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This mindset began to erode over the course of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s—first, when massive waves of layoffs and benefit cuts destabilized the myth of the benevolent parent company.

COMPANIES ARE EMBRACING EMPATHY TO KEEP EMPLOYEES HAPPY. IT’S NOT THAT EASYANNE HELEN PETERSENJULY 22, 2021TIME

Whether this coalition of strangers—one whose intentions were undoubtedly benevolent—knew better than anyone in Spears’ inner circle what was best for her remained an open question.

AT LAST, BRITNEY SPEARS GETS A VOICE IN HER FUTURE—AND WE HAVE HER FANS TO THANKJUDY BERMANJUNE 24, 2021TIME

In his telling, that generation came to politics skeptical but hopeful, only to find themselves confronted with a disastrous war, vicious polarization at home and the end of any hope for benevolent American hegemony.

A THREE-PRONGED EXAMINATION INTO WHAT HAPPENS TO AMERICA NEXTBEVERLY GAGEJUNE 11, 2021WASHINGTON POST

Rodrigo has been at the center of that mostly benevolent storm this year.

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Tompkins-Stange said the idea of a benevolent billionaire is a uniquely American phenomenon and a function of the country’s tax exemption code for foundations.

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The dragons of this universe draw inspiration from the benevolent magical dragons of Vietnamese folklore, with a design based on the naga folklore of Thailand and other countries.

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He was learned, benevolent and pious, and author of several religious works.

THE EVERY DAY BOOK OF HISTORY AND CHRONOLOGYJOEL MUNSELL

His ambition is a purely selfish one, while mine is distinctly benevolent.

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The bed threw a shadow on them both, but she could see his benevolent face, anxious and yet reassuring, rather clearly.

HILDA LESSWAYSARNOLD BENNETT

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