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her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Your generosity, your kindness, your magic is unmatched.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Your generosity should have been acknowledged, and when the wedding was called off, your money should have been returned rather than applied to a mother/daughter vacation.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Your generosity, your kindness, your magic is unmatched.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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generosity
noun
gen·er·os·i·ty
ˌjen-ə-ˈräs-ət-ē 
plural generosities
1
: freedom in spirit or act
especially
: readiness in giving
2
: a generous act
3
: an ample quantity
a generosity of spirit
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