magnanimous
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The decision was framed as a magnanimous act of mercy and was undoubtedly meant to demonstrate goodwill on the part of Havana’s ruling elite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“You all right if I — “ he began before Trump cut him off with a magnanimous, “Sure. Please.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
The ugliness of the comment prompted Rick Wilson—former Republican strategist, he of the magnanimous Lincoln Project—to step forward.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
But speaking to the cameras afterwards, Ross was magnanimous in accepting his defeat.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
“Well!” said the pale young gentleman, reaching out his hand good-humouredly, “it’s all over now, I hope, and it will be magnanimous in you if you’ll forgive me for having knocked you about so.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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