Recent Examples on the WebAmy Poehler stars as do-gooder Leslie Knope, a government worker who just wants to make her Indiana town of Pawnee better, just as Brunson’s character Janine Teagues wants to improve Willard R. Abbott Elementary School for all of her students.—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024 Each year, do-gooders in more than 90 cities in the United States receive a Jefferson award at the local level for their extraordinary work in their community.—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2024 Kit Harington is hanging up his hat as being typecast as do-gooders.—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2024 This may seem paradoxical, instances of Jewish do-gooders acting on behalf of others.—Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for do-gooder
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