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According to Dr Towers and collaborators, this altruistic behavior makes sense because orcas are intelligent and highly social animals that use food sharing as a way to build relationships with kin as well as unrelated individuals.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025 -
He’s considered the influence of emotions on moral judgement, the emotions provoked by bioethical issues such as human cloning, and the roles of empathy and ego in altruistic behavior.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
9 June 2025
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The Morning Pointe Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Morning Pointe Senior Living founded by senior health care entrepreneurs Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Art Environments The Kohler Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Kohler Co., a global manufacturing giant headquartered in Kohler, WI.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This was especially magnanimous of Lander, who seems like a real mensch.—
Steven W. Thrasher
June 26,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Looking back, perhaps Lea’s attentiveness to Adriana and her son was more manipulative than magnanimous.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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This shift has been fuelled by a new generation of bigs who are mobile, intelligent, and unselfish.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But true to her unselfish nature, Lucier was quick to share credit for her team’s success.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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In 2005, a benevolent dust devil blew dust off the Spirit rover's solar panels, increasing its power levels.—
Unnati Ashar,
Space.com,
2 July 2025
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Seven, a unity in seeking a sound, fair, and benevolent immigration reform is prompted by economic interest as well.—
Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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Killeen fire captain remembered as 'selfless' and 'an inspiration' Taylor joined the Killeen Fire Department in July 2014 and was promoted to fire captain 10 years later.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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According to friends and family, Hubert is kind, selfless, capable and adventurous.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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As much as people talk about the U.S. and other countries becoming ever more individualistic, generations of American kin are arguably growing closer on average, researchers told me, and becoming more generous with one another.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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The weekend changes to the bill were blasted by renewables trade groups, who had been pushing lawmakers for a more generous tax credit phaseout timeline for wind and solar projects.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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“Other-directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other-directed. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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