How to use "benefit" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "benefit" in popular movie and book plots

  • Aubrey is given a free hand by Admiral Harte, who stands to benefit personally from any prizes taken.  - Post Captain (novel)
  • The mob believes Jackie has the tape and follows him around, attacking him at an eating benefit event he is hosting at a mall.  - Mr. Nice Guy (1997 film)
  • Terry, now starring in her own show, eventually finds Calvero and persuades him to return to the stage for a benefit concert.  - Limelight (1952 film)
  • This has the side benefit of distracting Granny from becoming obsessive and self-centered, or so Nanny believes to her great relief.  - Maskerade
  • Shambu persuades her that he'll be gone for three months only and it would benefit his family and the soon-to-be-born baby.  - Do Bigha Zamin
  • William of Orange learns of Eliza's mission and intercepts her, forcing her to become a double agent for his benefit and to give him oral sex.  - Quicksilver (novel)
  • Her sister's intent is to arrange a marriage for Phuong that will benefit herself and her family.  - The Quiet American
  • Simms shows up at Roy's trailer ahead of a local benefit tournament.  - Tin Cup
  • Eventually, Herminia chooses to make a huge sacrifice for her daughter's benefit and commits suicide.  - The Woman Who Did
  • Picard states the rejuvenation benefit of the radiation does not justify Dougherty's plans for the Ba'ku and violates the Prime Directive.  - Star Trek: Insurrection
  • A charity benefit sponsored by David Thayer is staged aboard theS.  - Song of the Thin Man
  • That was the real purpose of the lamasery: study, inner peace and long life were merely a side benefit to living there.  - Lost Horizon
  • The Long Range Foundation (LRF) is a non-profit organization that funds expensive, long-term projects for the benefit of mankind.  - Time for the Stars
  • While Elizabeth declined physically with age, her running of the country continued to benefit her people.  - House of Tudor
  • Jack vows to kill the steward in revenge until the Baker convinces him that killing the steward will not benefit anyone.  - Into the Woods
  • Scarlett encounters Rhett Butler again at a benefit dance, where he is dressed like a dandy.  - Gone with the Wind (novel)

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