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her generosity toward the poor
a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby
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Part of the presentation explains how Sources of Strength works: The eight categories within the Sources of Strength wheel represent family support, positive friends, mentors, healthy activities, generosity, spirituality, physical health and mental health.
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Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The industry’s changing salaries aren’t necessarily a product of sudden generosity or the ghost of Christmas future paying a visit.
—Bychloe Berger, Fortune, 18 June 2024
Such generosity or perspicacity is also sorely missing in relations between China and the United States today.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
His wisdom, his generosity and his humor are forever sewn into the fabric of the franchise.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 12 June 2024
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Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 June 2024
The industry’s changing salaries aren’t necessarily a product of sudden generosity or the ghost of Christmas future paying a visit.
—Bychloe Berger, Fortune, 18 June 2024
Such generosity or perspicacity is also sorely missing in relations between China and the United States today.
—Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024
His wisdom, his generosity and his humor are forever sewn into the fabric of the franchise.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 12 June 2024
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“Generosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generosity. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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