The word generosity in a sentence

Generosity in a sentence

Here below you will find several sentences that illustrate how to use the word generosity in a sentence.

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   After his death some idea of the scale of his generosity was discovered.

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   He was known for his generosity and for his diplomatic and administrative abilities.

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   He achieved this through various means of generosity and a cutting back of lavish excess.

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   Simply teaching the language «would be but a mean return» for Boden’s generosity, he wrote.

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   Then, in 1883, the club “came home” to Chestnut Hill due to the generosity of a benefactor, Henry H.

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   May he instil into the hearts of your judges every sentiment of justice, generosity and compassion ..

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   Charters show the Mercian leaders supporting the revival by their generosity to monastic communities.

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   He had a reputation as a competent public speaker and was known for his generosity to household staff.

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   Whenever provisions ran low, locals knew that they could always count of the generosity of Don Juan.».

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    For example, he wrote, «A liberal policy of immigration may seem to reflect confidence and generosity.

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    Known for his generosity, he also had a tendency to overspend and give money to his friends and family.

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    Common themes in these tales include the kindness and generosity of God and the perils of transgression.

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    The Ma’akatia dance is performed to remind the audience of the generosity and loyalty of the deceased person.

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    Generous sharing of the meat from a hunt pleased the animal’s spirit and showed gratitude for its generosity.

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    Zhou and Yue set out at dawn and travel back to Tangyin to thank the Magistrate for his generosity and kindness.

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    From then on Scrooge treats everyone with kindness, generosity and compassion, embodying the spirit of Christmas.

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    He was very pious, both in terms of his observance of religious rituals and his personal generosity to the church.

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    As a tribute to his generosity, a statue of Averoff was constructed and unveiled on 5 April 1896 outside the stadium.

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    She connects the behavior of many African mother figures, especially their generosity, with her grandmother’s actions.

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    Affleck to show his generosity as an actor.» In 2014, Affleck described Daredevil as the only film he regretted making.

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    William responded to the demand by offering the same sum from the Privy Purse to keep Anne dependent on his generosity.

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    In his profession, Coward was widely admired and loved for his generosity and kindness to those who fell on hard times.

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    She connects the behavior of many African mother figures, especially their generosity, with her grandmother’s behaviors.

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    The club struggled financially in this period, and was only kept going by the enthusiasm and generosity of the directors.

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    He left the military to pursue business interests in Australia, and was lauded for his generosity to other returned airmen.

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    During his lifetime, Thomas was praised for his learning, his encouragement of education in his diocese, and his generosity.

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    Fellow soldiers have attested to Presley’s wish to be seen as an able, ordinary soldier, despite his fame, and to his generosity.

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    He showed generosity to the poor, offering them treatment at his house every morning before going about his professional schedule.

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    For instance, Sixtus IV recorded his generosity towards the Palaiologoi in the frescoes of the Ospedale di Santo Spirito in Sassia.

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    Since 2005, through the generosity of particular supporters and featured poets, Sixteen Rivers has held annual fundraiser evenings.

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    He realized that the nation was about to see the consequences of the disease, and hoped that this might lead to greater generosity.

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    Horne was one of the few great men I have met, and his generosity of spirit and gesture have, in my experience, never been surpassed.

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    She was famous for her generosity, but was unable to differentiate between those in need and those who simply exploited her kindness.

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    They have a generosity which is as desirable in plants as in people», and ultimately around 200 varieties were grown at Sissinghurst.

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    Later authors, including William of Malmesbury and Hugh the Chantor, praised Thomas for his generosity, chastity, elegance, and charm.

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    The high spirit of sportsmanship and generosity manifested throughout speaks volumes for the character of the officers of the present day.

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    In the words of her grandson, Edward VIII (later the Duke of Windsor), «Her generosity was a source of embarrassment to her financial advisers.

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    It is uncertain whether St Nidan’s was enlarged because of a growth in the numbers attending the church or because of the generosity of a benefactor.

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    The fifth five is Gawain himself, who embodies the five moral virtues of the code of chivalry: «friendship, generosity, chastity, courtesy, and piety».

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    Although Walpole enjoyed the limelight, he was secretive about his many acts of generosity to younger writers, with both encouragement and financial help.

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    The Ottawa Citizen described the national response to his marathon as «one of the most powerful outpourings of emotion and generosity in Canada’s history».

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    Despite a cold beginning, the couple’s relationship improved as time passed, due primarily to Teresa Cristina’s patience, kindness, generosity and simplicity.

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    Bartlett was touched by the kindness and generosity shown by many of those they encountered on the way, «typical of the true humanity of these kindly people».

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    Edward VIII thanked France, in both English and French, for its generosity and assured those assembled that Canada would never forget its war missing and dead.

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    In short, I fancied myself in love—in love with the disinterestedness, fortitude, generosity, dignity, and humanity, with which I had invested the hero I dubbed.

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    Despite this, Le Mesurier remained friends with Hancock, calling him «a comic of true genius, capable of great warmth and generosity, but a tormented and unhappy man».

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    These offerings, in addition to maintaining maat for the gods, celebrated deities’ life-giving generosity and encouraged them to remain benevolent rather than vengeful.

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    The Illinois Institute of Technology was a successor entity of the Armour Institute of Technology, which was an outgrowth of the generosity of Philip and Joseph Armour.

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    According to Chard, Johnson’s obituaries, both those written by his friends and those not, «consistently stress his generosity and his principles», particularly his integrity.

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    According to Allen et al., the most widely accepted explanation for the scene is that it was meant to illustrate the generosity of the sovereign in aiding famished populations.

- великодушие, благородство

to show generosity — проявлять великодушие 
to do smth. out of pure generosity — сделать что-л. исключительно из великодушия, поступить совершенно бескорыстно 

- щедрость

deliberate generosity — обдуманная, намеренная щедрость 

- pl. редк. великодушные поступки; проявление щедрости

Мои примеры

Greed prevailed over generosity. 

Жадность возобладала над щедростью.

Generosity is one of his best characteristics. 

Щедрость является одной из лучших черт его характера.

We adore them for their generosity. 

Мы преклоняемся перед ними за их благородство.

I was completely overwhelmed by his generosity. 

Я был абсолютно потрясён его щедростью / великодушием.

Their generosity made a lasting impression on me. 

Их щедрость произвела на меня неизгладимое впечатление.

Anne’s generosity is one of her most pleasing traits. 

Щедрость — одна из самых приятных черт Анны.

She was an avatar of selflessness and generosity. 

Она была само воплощение самоотверженности и великодушия.

The enormity of such an act of generosity is staggering. 

Широта такого акта великодушия ошеломляет.

We’ve reached our goal of $50,000, thanks to the generosity of the public. 

Благодаря народной щедрости, мы достигли своей цели, собрав пятьдесят тысяч долларов.

The Sioux Indians placed a high value on generosity. 

Индейцы сиу придавали большое значение щедрости.

It would be presuming on his generosity to ask him for money. 

Попросить у него денег значило бы злоупотребить его щедростью.

I shall never forget the generosity shown by the people of Bastaisk.  

…a sidewalk beggar who benefited from the generosity of kindhearted passersby…  

In a burst of impulsive generosity, I offered to pay.  

Для того чтобы добавить вариант перевода, кликните по иконке ☰, напротив примера.

Show generosity!

Проявите щедрость!

I want you to know that I appreciate her generosity.

Я хочу, чтобы вы все знали, что я ценю её щедрость.

Are you familiar with generosity?

Ты знаешь, что такое щедрость?

Obedience demands too many swallowed tears, generosity towards others, too many joyful glances which ask for mercy!

Требования послушания поглотили так много слез, щедрость по отношению к другим, так много радостных взглядов, которые просят о милости!

Generosity itself, that’s what you are.

Вы — воплощённая щедрость.

The Knights were profoundly grateful to the Emperor Charles for his generosity toward them.

Рыцари были действительно очень благодарны императору Чарльзу пятому за его великодушие к ним.

But the mercy and generosity of our Lord is boundless.

Но милость нашего повелителя и великодушие его безграничны.

We very much want to thank you for your generosity.

Мы очень хотим поблагодарить вас за ваше великодушие.

Your generosity is becoming overwhelming as it gets closer to 10:00.

Чем ближе к 10 часам, тем больше ваше великодушие начинает переходить всякие пределы.

In the face of these outrages, your victims behaved with remarkable generosity.

Несмотря на всё это безобразие, ваши жертвы проявили необыкновенное великодушие.

I adore these wonderful features of his soul: faithfulness, generosity, ability to love.

Обожаю удивительные свойства его души — верность, благородство, умение любить.

I made a comedy for both of you, a comedy of surprise and disgust, of indignation and generosity.

Разыграл отвратительную комедию, удивление, отвращение, возмущение, благородство.

That’s generosity for you!

Вот, что такое благородство!

— That is generosity itself, is it not, Maria?

— Какой благородство, ты слышишь, Мария?

Your generosity of spirit touches me.

Ваше благородство духа трогает меня.

— It’s generosity.

Он щедр.

You take advantage of people’s kindness and generosity.

Да, злоупотребить доверием человека, который был добр к вам и даже щедр!

He can attest to the divine one’s generosity.

Он может подтвердить, сколь щедр божественный правитель.

Well, we have no doubt that his generosity is well represented by his surviving partner.

О, что ж, смей предположить, что ныне здравствующий компаньон не менее щедр.

Generosity and sharing are in my realm.

Я щедр в своих владениях.

Mr. Verloc’s always been the soul of generosity.

Мистер Верлок такой великодушный человек.

Funds were provided by the generosity of philanthropist James Herrera, and made possible by district attorney Charles Rossellini.

Спонсором выступил великодушный филантроп Джеймс Херрера, а помог ему окружной прокурор Чарльз Росселлини.

Look, even if he isn’t generous, maybe your act of generosity will change him.

Слушай, даже если он не великодушен, возможно, твой великодушный поступок изменит его.

«Now, if you want to round out your generosity, buzz off.»

Теперь, если вы хотите быть до конца великодушны, уходите.

Thank you, ma’am, for your generosity.

Спасибо, мэм. Вы великодушны.

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