benevolent
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Dolly Parton — the “queen of country,” benevolent ruler of Dollywood and America’s true sweetheart — died at age 80 last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Pretty soon, I had shaken off my judgy ill temper, and returned to a state of benevolent appreciation for someone who was, for the most part, a pretty great colleague.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
"On the undisputed facts it was, at least in part, a benevolent public health programme with the aim of saving lives."
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
With Jeff Bridges as the horse’s benevolent owner and Tobey Maguire as a battered jockey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
William Erwin, president of the mill, was a benevolent dictator.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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