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good offices

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good offices
pl.n.
Beneficial acts performed for another, especially acts performed by a mediator in a dispute.


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But such was either the hatred or avarice of this man, that instead of doing us the good offices he pretended, he advised the King to refuse our present, that he might draw from us something more valuable.
A Voyage to Abyssinia by Lobo, Father View in context
But the wood-fire is a kindly, cheerful, sociable spirit, sympathizing with mankind, and knowing that to create warmth is but one of the good offices which are expected from it.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
In plain English, when you have made your fortune by the good offices of a friend, you are advised to discard him as soon as you can.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
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