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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026 -
The run-up to Qatar, four years ago, was a humanitarian disaster.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
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An altruistic donation — also known as a non-directed living donation — is when someone donates an organ to a stranger, Weill Cornell Medicine explains.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those last two weren’t merely altruistic add-ons but were deemed important to win voter approval.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The angle latched on elsewhere in government and liberal circles around Europe, including Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2026
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Rambling usually ignores it when Dean Cain posts one of his tirades against liberal Hollywood.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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SocialMiami, a website that offers the Miami social season’s premiere list of philanthropic events, performances and fundraising initiatives, presents highlights from its annual guide to Art Week.—
Brett Graff,
Miami Herald,
2 Dec. 2025
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Both were extremely philanthropic with not only their money but their time.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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In recent days, young Knicks fans have been made to digest from their dreary Boomer elders heavy doses of old-timey hoops lore, but mainly about the 1970 title series, featuring Willis Reed’s limping, yet noble appearance in Game Seven, his injured leg shot up with painkillers.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Among noble palaces, Baroque villas and historic hotels overlooking the sea, the island has become a natural set for exclusive events with a strong media impact.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Proceeds will go to the foundation’s Resident Assistance Fund, which provides charitable care to senior residents in need at Seacrest Village retirement community.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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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.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Our team was unselfish tonight.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
11 Nov. 2025
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On the other hand, unselfish employees tend to build stronger professional relationships and are more likely to get promoted than selfish ones, each potentially leading to higher incomes over time, research shows.—
Ashton Jackson
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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For over two decades, the Spurs collected five NBA titles as the model franchise with a savvy front office, an inspiring head coach (Gregg Popovich) and selfless star players (Tim Duncan, most notably).—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Tsunoda believes that selfless trash collection is the gateway to volunteering more broadly, figuring out ways to benefit everyone.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Anticruelty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticruelty. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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