generous
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The devastating alternative is generous transfers in the 70s followed by financial need in the 80s, reversing generational wealth building entirely.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The tighter standards are a sharp reversal from recent years when a rapid growth of private credit fueled competition, leading lenders to offer sweeteners and generous terms to win deals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“They were incredibly generous and quite involved,” Antosca says.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit," his family shared.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
She considered purchasing tickets herself, but they were expensive, and although Penelope’s salary was generous, Lady Constance rarely paid it unless Penelope asked.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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