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Chris -- 2018-04-11
I think ‘sui generous’ is most usually an unmotivated error, but some people use it to mean ‘exceedingly or uniquely generous.’ Examples:
They are the warmest, kindest, most sui generous people on the whole entire Internets, and it’s my honor to post here.
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MR ARMITAGE: I think the United States is pretty sui generous. We have maintained good years and bad, lean years and the better years have been pretty …
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To Israel (and Bibi): you made your offer..don’t back down one iota..you were sui generous. In 67, and 73 you defeated massive Arab armies..and now must act …
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Grant, I very much appreciate your change of heart on the CCTV system as expressed in this week’s Independent, and your sui generous offer of hosting video …
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It > >> points to a core element in Dasein’s way of being., a sui-generous, > >> very generous being as becoming. This is a true wonder. ...
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Gentles I am a sinous , sensuous , sexual being of sui generous proportions. Older adventurous males who are in the mood for some ample action should email …
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