Examples of beneficent in a Sentence

a humane and beneficent policy a beneficent couple who are regular volunteers at a homeless shelter

Recent Examples on the Web To avoid scrutiny and having the face the court of public opinion, many organizations and institutions took pre-emptive measures that on the surface seemed beneficent. — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 1 May 2022 This inevitably results in conflict with his cohorts, who don’t appreciate such beneficent actions as Wolf gently coaxing a frightened kitty down from a tree. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Apr. 2022 There was a question about it every now and again, but Frank will be remembered as a beneficent champion of his native state, one who worked hard for the greater good. — oregonlive, 13 Mar. 2022 Carmakers have noted their moves toward electrification, their commitments to sustainability during the manufacturing process, and their general insistence on beneficent environmental stewardship. — Brett Berk, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2021 Today’s Tiny Tims can’t rely on beneficent poltergeists to scare plutocrats straight. — Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 20 Dec. 2021 Moral perversion exists side by side in Shakespeare’s tragedy with beneficent strength. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2021 Whether donating seed money to an aspiring entrepreneur or inspiring women in Ghana to launch their own businesses, Gordon remains motivated by her grandmother’s beneficent legacy. — Malina Saval, Variety, 17 Nov. 2021 This beneficent district is traversed by Sun Tran buses, sprinkled with Tugo bikeshare stations, and bisected by the Sun Link streetcar. — Jeff Mcmahon, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 See More

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