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Other images shared by Brittany on social media included her tenderly holding little Golden, Bronze enjoying an ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026 -
At the top of the frame is the father’s veiny hand, tenderly brushing rubble away from the infant’s forehead.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
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Four, graciously sized outdoor pools—all carved in local stone and lined with plush loungers—invite long, languid afternoons.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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Wood graciously served as one of my dissertation advisers, and the book that resulted, American Honor, builds on his focus on ideals.—
Craig Bruce Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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You're cordially invited to a night of fun and games with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The two part cordially—Rick expects nothing more.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 May 2026
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The actor looked lovingly at his wife as the two stood in front of a white church with a red door.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Over 150 brightly colored, lovingly detailed cars cruised down Capitol Mall on Sunday for the fourth annual Lowrider Holiday Celebration.—
HG BIGGS,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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State needs kindly, and agree on the next check-in date.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Guha has framed the research as a reason to look more kindly on foods rich in phytic acid.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the segment, Karl reaches out and touches a strip of paint peeling from the basin, which was floating at the top of the pool, lightly holding it for a few seconds before letting go.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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If there are any particularly stubborn stains, scrub lightly.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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“Benignantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benignantly. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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