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generous

[jen-er-uhs] / ˈdʒɛn ər əs /




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A generous amount of lemon zest ties everything together.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“They were incredibly generous and quite involved,” Antosca says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

I understand that you are a generous and kind person, but there are other ways to show that you care about your family without giving them money.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit," his family shared.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But Rani says you can usually find a few generous people giving away their old clothes.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman




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