Sentence examples for erred on the side of generosity from inspiring English sources

While a couple of the stats erred on the side of generosity (the "600 players" employed by the league doesn't quite tally with 19 teams - even assuming all their 30 man rosters were full), there were several key indicators that have been verified elsewhere and that do seem to suggest a new era for the league.

In analyzing the CRS report, I erred on the side of generosity.

So companies err on the side of generosity.

In matters of the heart, and where canoodling has taken place, always err on the side of generosity.

So err on the side of generosity: sign the card, and delight in the fellow's departure.

I remember this moment as an object lesson in what I take to be Doug's ethos: be kind, pay attention, err on the side of generosity.

And if the choice falls between withholding gratitude or giving it, why not err on the side of generosity without feeling shamed?

But I would argue that the country is far better served at this late date by erring on the side of generosity.

She said that she and Ms. Green agreed to about half of these proposals, trying to err on the side of generosity when they feel people's hearts are in the right place.

The pressures on academics mean that they (probably unconsciously in many cases) err on the side of generosity when awarding grades in order to gain positive student survey results and to avoid student complaints.

The company has tried to give the service representatives more discretion in deciding when to assuage disgruntled callers with bonus discs and account credits — and they are allowed to err on the side of generosity.