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Adjective
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While global challenges continue to rise, foreign assistance programs are needed more than ever from both a humanitarian and strategic standpoint.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026 -
The group had sailed from Barcelona, Spain, earlier this month, aiming to challenge the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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These investments aren’t driven by the altruistic goal of ocean conservation—but this work still enables a better understanding of the ocean, perhaps assisting conservation as a positive side-effect.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The flood of Chinese car exports to the rest of the world does not stem from some kind of altruistic intention from President Xi Jinping to increase global mobility.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The three liberal-leaning justices are not in attendance.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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By late October 2018, at age 25, she was being feted as the new ambassador for the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and was mere weeks away from earning a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Arizona State University (having transferred from UNC Charlotte).—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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About the Rancho Santa Fe FoundationThe Rancho Santa Fe Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn philanthropic vision into meaningful impact.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In six short years, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez‘s beauty brand, has raised $30 million toward the star’s philanthropic goal of giving $100 million to mental health causes.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The staircase leads up to the portego, an enormous salon on the noble floor decorated with 18th-century paintings by Andrea Urbani and a large set of windows overlooking the Grand Canal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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But the latest news is a reminder that even the noblest-sounding proposals can have severe unintended consequences.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The Youngs have a private, charitable, family foundation in Celebration, Florida, and a home in Kissimmee, Florida.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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And a large part of being great is living and being unselfish.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Everybody was completely unselfish.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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And so, to the United States of America, on your 250th birthday, let our two countries rededicate ourselves to each other in the selfless service of our peoples and of all the peoples of the world.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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His strategy has been selfless, focusing on whatever the team needs in the situation.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Anticruelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticruelty. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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