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But somewhere along the way, that same selflessness gets weaponized.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026 -
His story has become a lasting symbol of courage and selflessness.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Head coach Jordi Fernández, meanwhile, has emphasized competitiveness, unselfishness, ball pressure, defensive versatility, 3-point shooting and ball movement.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Star power was required, but unselfishness defined the locker room.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Musk did push for structures that would have given him control, and Altman and Brockman became extraordinarily wealthy from an organization built around the language of altruism.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But Beijing’s magnanimity isn’t going to transform the continent’s economy.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
1 May 2026
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His magnanimity did not last long.—
Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Self-forgetfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-forgetfulness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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