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
"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
She had a small sense of humor combined with a kind heart; that is, she was always willing to do a kindness when it came directly in her way to do it.
From Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' by Reed, Helen Leah
It is pleasanter, they said, to do a kindness than to receive one.
From A Critical History of Greek Philosophy by Stace, W. T. (Walter Terence)
So, when the doctor come out of the house, I hailed him, and asked him if he'd do a kindness to a shipwrecked mariner stranded on a lee shore.
From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.
