generosity
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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
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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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