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Recent Examples of well-meaning
For Brian Tyree Henry playing the role of a messy but well-meaning ex-convict was oddly cathartic.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 June 2025
Or did some well-meaning La Jollan on his or her daily constitutional happen to notice an Altoid tin tethered to a bike route sign, sigh in disbelief that people are such slobs and dispose of it as his or her civic duty?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
Coverage gaps, chronic disinvestment Even well-meaning reforms have been built atop this structure.
—Zachary W. Schulz, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
Lots of suggestions for cures and whatnot, all from well-meaning people.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 16 June 2025
Or did some well-meaning La Jollan on his or her daily constitutional happen to notice an Altoid tin tethered to a bike route sign, sigh in disbelief that people are such slobs and dispose of it as his or her civic duty?
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2025
Coverage gaps, chronic disinvestment Even well-meaning reforms have been built atop this structure.
—Zachary W. Schulz, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
Lots of suggestions for cures and whatnot, all from well-meaning people.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-meaning
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Both the House and Senate bills would phase out the more generous deduction for many households starting at $500,000.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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As much as people talk about the U.S. and other countries becoming ever more individualistic, generations of American kin are arguably growing closer on average, researchers told me, and becoming more generous with one another.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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Cuco isn’t the most overpowering singer, but his airy, kindhearted falsetto works great playing off these delicate tracks, helmed by Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars producer Tom Brenneck.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2025
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Her kindhearted and empathetic photographer Jo Reynolds was continually put through the ringer across her four seasons on the show, from 1992 to 1996.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Dortmund was scheduled for a lunchtime and an afternoon kickoff in Cincinnati during the group stage, where the recorded temperatures approached 100F, while temperatures for the Real Madrid clash in New Jersey were a little kinder but still hot at pitch level.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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But use kind humor, not nasty or deprecating humor.—
Davia Temin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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According to Dr Towers and collaborators, this altruistic behavior makes sense because orcas are intelligent and highly social animals that use food sharing as a way to build relationships with kin as well as unrelated individuals.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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He’s considered the influence of emotions on moral judgement, the emotions provoked by bioethical issues such as human cloning, and the roles of empathy and ego in altruistic behavior.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
9 June 2025
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In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.—
Unnati Ashar,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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