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Meanings of great magnanimity in English

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Usage of great magnanimity in English
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He had shown great magnanimity in his intercourse with the white men.
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mou...
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California has acted most wisely, as well as with great magnanimity, in the matter.
State of the Union Addresses
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He showed great magnanimity, granting a general amnesty, and then set about to remodel the government.
By Right of Conquest; Or, With Cortez in Mexico
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But in such cases, they sometimes showed great magnanimity, and "returned good for evil."
Legends, Traditions, and Laws of the Iroquois, or Six Nations, a...
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But for Floyd," he admits, with great magnanimity, "I should have played into his hands."
Floyd Grandon's Honor
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Matthias and the States consulted their own honor rather than Rhodolph's merits, in treating him with great magnanimity.
The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power
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That foremost one among the Pandavas, possessed of great magnanimity, was greatly imperilled by Karna in today's battle!
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 / Books 8,...
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With a show of great magnanimity, J. refused to disclose his real name, and the philanthropist took him home.
The Foundations of Personality
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I do not recall the details, but I have no doubt I displayed great magnanimity...
Tono-Bungay
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She presented them with an air of great magnanimity, saying, 'Now you not come any more for knock my Ambrosch down?'
My Antonia
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Seeing his duty as he does, I am forced to admit," continued the veteran with great magnanimity, "that it does credit to his heart.
The Eagle of the Empire: A Story of Waterloo
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Both then and afterwards he showed the greatest magnanimity.
Memoirs of Louis XIV and His Court and of the Regency — Volume 0...
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To the fame of superior courage or address he thereby adds the glory of a greater magnanimity.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 / A Magazi...
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Can Paganism show a greater magnanimity?
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03: Ancient Achievements
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She had treated Janetta, she considered, with the greatest magnanimity, and she meant to be magnanimous to the end.
A True Friend: A Novel
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What I was fifty years ago I am now; certainly no better, with no greater self-control, with no greater magnanimity.
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