generous
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Of course, reasonableness is in the eye of the beholder — but to my eye, the reported numbers do not seem too generous.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The tighter standards are a sharp reversal from recent years when a rapid growth of private credit fueled competition, leading lenders to offer sweeteners and generous terms to win deals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Such a generous offer might be a bigger issue for organisers at the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow, an indoor arena with enough space for 10,000 fans.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“They were incredibly generous and quite involved,” Antosca says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
I repositioned my bike helmet, my curls tied in a low bun underneath, confident I was protected by my oversized sunglasses and a generous slathering of sunblock insisted on by Mom.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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