Example Sentences

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He generously praised members of the Secret Service, and he called for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to be quickly rescheduled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Case in point: Stevens’ recipe for a decadent baked, stuffed tomato that’s generously filled with herbed breadcrumbs, creamy stracciatella and browned chorizo.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

They have become more disciplined in recent years, sharing their profits more generously with shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Many venue operators in the D.C. area have been very generously reaching out to us, asking how they can help,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

He looks at me generously and says, “Now why on earth would I let you do that?”

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak