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How to pronounce beneficent
“beneficent” pronunciation in American and British English
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“beneficent” in real sentences
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That seems beneficent, in a way.
Talks at Google
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you came to it for beneficent purposes, you found beneficent results and you don't really have
NIH
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I am perfectly capable of doing this without your beneficent assistance.
UK Parliament
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and then the beneficent and merciful so which what is his name
Alpha Omega
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