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generosity

[jen-uh-ros-i-tee] / ˌdʒɛn əˈrɒs ɪ ti /


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But the decision to take part was hardly an act of generosity, Wall Street strategists told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

“The mural was brought to life through the vision and generosity of many,” the temple said in a Facebook post.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

"We'd like to say a big thank you to the Thompson family – we are very grateful for their generosity and for entrusting us with the care of this land," Johnson said.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

While the generosity attracts workers, it also leads some to retire earlier than Costco would like, leaning on their significant savings.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

And just like the story I’ve heard before, Quetzalcoatl is impressed with the rabbit’s willing sacrifice and generosity.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

These gestures and generosities were things only her friends could tell you about.

From New York Times Feb. 8, 2023

If you’ve got nothing left in reserve for even the smallest generosities — no judgment here, there’s been a lot of “… everything” — then start with micro-generosity to yourself.

From Washington Post Aug. 24, 2022

The small generosities, the willingness to listen, the empathy, lightening the mood with … let’s face it, some pretty silly jokes.

From Seattle Times Dec. 28, 2021

In one of his more notable generosities back in Washington, he purchased copies of Joseph Mitchell’s Up in the Old Hotel for the entire staff.

From The New Yorker Feb. 13, 2015

Yet that fact did not close the door of his compassions and generosities.

From Charles Lewis Cocke Founder of Hollins College by Smith, William Robert Lee




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