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as in charitable
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a civic leader who is very generous with his money and time
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as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive
mashed potatoes with a generous serving of butter
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Recent Examples of generous
As shareholders in Paramount Global, the funds argue that the terms are too generous to Redstone as Paramount Global’s controlling shareholder.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
For Euston Road is in fact the most generous of thoroughfares.
—Francesca Carington, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The door frame is generous in size to accommodate the width of most push mowers, and it can be secured with any padlock.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The generous support of local businesses and sponsors also made the evening special.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Dolly Parton has called on Indiana Governor Mike Braun to reconsider his decision to cut funding for her charitable Imagination Library initiative.—
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And, who knows, one of those bricks might lay the foundation for more charitable actions.—
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Walk to the Mercado Coyoacán for a snack, and know that throughout the city, taco and pastry stands are plentiful.—
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Villa’s attacking riches are plentiful, but for all the excitement encompassing the additions made in the transfer window, arguably the most enthralling aspect of it is the talent of Ramsey and Rogers finally coalescing how Emery always imagined.—
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The administration has accused USAID’s programs of being wasteful and promoting a liberal agenda.—
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The liberal economic reforms spearheaded by President Javier Milei have sent ripples through global financial markets, attracting both optimism and skepticism.—
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
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But with ample salary-cap space, three draft picks in the top 50 and Johnson at his side, GM Ryan Poles should still be popular at the combine.—
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Centuries ago, the seemingly benevolent alien race Oankali intervened in humanity's fateful hours, saving the remaining survivors and putting them in a deep sleep aboard their spaceship.—
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The June Foray Award for significant and benevolent impact was given to the non-profit organization Women in Animation for its work advocating for gender equality and inclusion in the industry.—
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“Generous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generous. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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