deeds

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While the movie also acknowledges that there are myths forming around Robin Hood that suggest he may have a history of benevolent deeds, Sarnoski tilts the viewer toward not believing that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Some states, including Florida, Texas, Michigan, Vermont and West Virginia, also utilize deeds known as ladybird deeds or enhanced life-estate deeds, which automatically remove a home from probate and exempt it from Medicaid estate recovery.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

“It was used to diminish me, silence me, isolate me and cast me and my independent thoughts, words and deeds as suspicious.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"As a Buddhist, I was taught to only do good deeds and good things, right? It's like karma, as the saying goes, 'you reap what you sow,'" she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

People who respect me for my character and my deeds, not my flattering smile.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank