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kindness

[kahynd-nis] / ˈkaɪnd nɪs /




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His kindness prompted the family to learn more about the charity and want to give back.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The director of ‘Alien,’ ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Gladiator’ and the new postapocalyptic ‘The Dog Stars’ turns his eye toward AI, global warming and kindness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Parton preferred to let her closet make the statements, while quietly building a kind of everybody-love-everybody progressivism that promoted equality and kindness while remaining mostly off-the-record.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

The voice, the songs, the smile, the wigs, the wit, the boundless energy, varied performances, unflagging generosity and palpable spirit of kindness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

He’d never remembered that moment of kindness, for he’d been too close to death to understand what was happening.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

When I look back over these past months I am overwhelmed by the kindnesses bestowed not only on me but on my wife and daughters.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 20, 2025

On Friday, Buckingham Palace said the King and Queen "remain deeply grateful for the many kindnesses and good wishes they have received from around the world throughout the joys and challenges of the past year".

From BBC Apr. 26, 2024

They pointed to a July 18 text in which Doe encouraged Ritter, and another exchange where Ritter thanked Doe for one of her many kindnesses.

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2024

He noted he is sometimes overcome by unexpected kindnesses.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 16, 2023

I may not be able to cure cancer or end world hunger, but small kindnesses go a long way.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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