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- noun the supposedly helpful activities of a
do-gooder .
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Examples
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At first, all of this do-goodery and crime solving may feel as if the gaming gods are forcing you to pay penance for the years of nihilistic mayhem you unleashed in the "Grand Theft Auto" universe, but spend an hour playing this landmark game and you will soon become as addicted to "L.A. Noire" as you were to "GTA IV" despite the lack of helicopters to steal.
Gamer as Gumshoe Kevin Sintumuang 2011
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The mercurial, hot-headed Sarkozy has taken the lead while Obama tries to keep a low profile and Prime Minister David Cameron assures British voters "this mission is not merely an outbreak of do-goodery, rooted in national interests, and limited in scope."
Amir Madani: Dead Man Walking Amir Madani 2011
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All of the rampant do-goodery becomes troublesome for the corrupt Mayor Peter Belgoody (Pat Ryan Jr.).
DVD Review: Toxic Avenger | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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The mercurial, hot-headed Sarkozy has taken the lead while Obama tries to keep a low profile and Prime Minister David Cameron assures British voters "this mission is not merely an outbreak of do-goodery, rooted in national interests, and limited in scope."
Amir Madani: Dead Man Walking Amir Madani 2011
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This article of medical do-goodery run amok is the kind of thing that can cause throbbing Excedrin headaches among taxpayers.
VDARE.com: Blog Articles » Print » Congo Mom Morphs “Vacation” into $1 Million Taxpayer Debit 2010
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This article of medical do-goodery run amok is the kind of thing that can cause throbbing Excedrin headaches among taxpayers.
Congo Mom Morphs “Vacation” into $1 Million Taxpayer Debit 2010
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Of course, a discussion of market-based incentives for environmental do-goodery wouldn't be complete without mentioning carbon offsets.
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This article of medical do-goodery run amok is the kind of thing that can cause throbbing Excedrin headaches among taxpayers.
Congo Mom Morphs “Vacation” into $1 Million Taxpayer Debit 2010
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Of course, a discussion of market-based incentives for environmental do-goodery wouldn't be complete without mentioning carbon offsets.
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Of course, a discussion of market-based incentives for environmental do-goodery wouldn't be complete without mentioning carbon offsets.
The Irony Of Buying 'Green' Jessica Knoblauch 2010
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