Example Sentences

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But the image of Bernstein as a wealthy, fatuously do-gooding liberal was irresistible to many.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The Sith are the malevolent enemies of the do-gooding Jedi.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Just as most fairy tales are derived from darker, grimmer backstories, however, bird feeding, also, isn’t entirely innocent do-gooding for our feathered friends.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2022

The Clinton Global Initiative began in 2005 and quickly became something akin to a Davos-on-the-Hudson event, but one with a greater focus on philanthropy, nonprofits and corporate do-gooding.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2022

And you can bet it feels cold despite all that warmhearted global do-gooding they say they are doing.

From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2022