do a kindness
Example Sentences
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“You did not expect a guard to do a kindness for you—that almost never happened,” recalled Jack.
From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren
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"Nice boy! he never forgets to do a kindness and be a comfort to his Polly," she said, leaning her tired head on his buttony jacket, as he stood beside her.
From Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story by Alcott, Louisa May
The man assented with pleasure—it paid to do a kindness for a Strangewey.
From The Hillman by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
When have you ever refused to do a kindness for anyone?
From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
“Mother says that ’tis the only way to do a kindness.
From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Madison, Lucy Foster