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generous

[jen-er-uhs] / ˈdʒɛn ər əs /




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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 estimate that, had they not been so generous, their net worth would be twice as much as it is now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

In 2023, she negotiated a generous package of raises and retention bonuses backed by the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the rank-and-file officers’ union, while pushing for a larger police department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

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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