generous
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"He was generous, ready to offer a hand to anyone. He had a very high sense of humanity and a great sense of humour," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“Pivot,” hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, has no upfront guarantee but offers the hosts a generous cut of their show’s ad revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The group boasts comparatively generous yields too, ranging from Royal Bank of Canada’s 2.4% to Bank of Nova Scotia’s 4%.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The members hugged him back, from bankrolling his college tuition to sending him generous gifts when he retired in 2013 and donations when his beloved wife, Cheryl, died in 2020 after suffering a massive stroke.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
True, her salary was generous, but Lady Constance rarely thought to pay it unless asked.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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